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

In the Lothians and Scottish Borders, the most frequent age range of victims was 13 to 18 years old.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

The regent, who marched against them with her army, finding their power so much increased, was glad to conclude a truce for a few days, and to pass over with her forces to the Lothians.

From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. by Hume, David

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