West Lothian

American

[loh-thee-uhn] / ˈloʊ ði ən /

noun

a historic county in southern Scotland.

West Lothian British

noun

a council area and historical county of central Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: became part of Lothian region in 1975: reinstated as an independent authority (with revised boundaries) in 1996: agriculture, oil-refining. Administrative centre: Livingston. Pop: 161 020 (2003 est). Area: 425 sq km (164 sq miles)

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Lewis Capaldi was born in Glasgow but grew up in Whitburn, West Lothian.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

West Lothian band The Snuts are third from top of the bill, and told BBC Scotland News they are eyeing up a headline slot in the future.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

It said West Lothian Council had approved non-statutory planning guidance, and Dumfries and Galloway Council produced similar guidance in 2020.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

Shetland, West Lothian and East Lothian councils all voted for increases between 7% and 8%.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

As the English King lay at Kirkliston, in West Lothian, a tumult broke out between the Welsh and English in his army, which, after costing some blood, was quelled with difficulty.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne

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