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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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Major roadworks are also being carried out on the M8 in West Lothian this weekend and drivers have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

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

From BBC • May 3, 2026

But they have also been used in smaller towns like Dumfries and Dingwall - and one was once imposed on an entire village, Mid Calder in West Lothian.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The term Falkirk Triangle was coined, covering the area between Stirling, Falkirk and West Lothian.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

He entered the Congregational ministry and held pastorates at Bathgate, West Lothian and at Aberdeen.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

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