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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The second day is headlined by rock band Kasabian, with performances from the likes of DJ Sonny Fedora, Mercury Music Prize winners English Teacher and West Lothian guitar band The Snuts.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Alan McCloskey from West Lothian said it was a "brilliant day spoiled by the lack of transport co-ordination".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

In West Lothian, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will outline his party's plans to transform Scotland.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

David McLennan has been elected as a councillor in Whitburn and Blackburn in West Lothian, taking the seat from Scottish Labour.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

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 Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

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