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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 were elected as an MSP representing the Edinburgh and Lothians East region.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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

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

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

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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