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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It started in June 2019 in Edinburgh, and has since expanded to the Lothians.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

Richard Darke, a spokesman for Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust, said it made about £50,000 a year from the scheme.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

Pest controller Scott McIntyre, who covers Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife, said he had seen the "nightmare damage" that could be done by squirrels.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023

They have now set up 66 pet food banks in community centres across central Scotland, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2022

As might be expected, it is richest in the sayings common throughout the three Lothians, though the Lowlands, as a whole, are well represented.

From Allan Ramsay Famous Scots Series by Smeaton, William Henry Oliphant

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