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Lothians

American

[loh-thee-uhnz] / ˈloʊ ði ənz /

plural noun

The, three former counties in SW Scotland: East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian.

Lothians British

/ ˈləʊðɪənz /

plural noun

three historic counties of SE central Scotland (now council areas): East Lothian, West Lothian, and Midlothian (including Edinburgh)

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They now have 40 volunteer "hog ambulance drivers" who can collect an animal in need from anywhere in Fife, Edinburgh, the Lothians and as far as the Borders.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

She had been due to stand as a regional list candidate in Central Scotland and Lothians West in next month's election.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

He said early research shows most of the people were from the Lothians with one or two from the Scottish Highlands.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025

The Tree Time scheme is being run by Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust, in partnership with the council and Woodland Trust Scotland.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2024

In 1478 he was made commissary of the Lothians, and in 1479 Archdeacon of Argyle.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various

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