West Lothian

West Lothian [ ˌ wɛstləʊðjən ] or Linlithgowshire (Gaelic Lodainn to Iar ) is one of 32 Council Areas in Scotland. It is located south of the Firth of Forth and is adjacent to Edinburgh, Falkirk and Midlothian.

West Lothian is a traditional county. As such, it is bordered by Stirlingshire, Lanarkshire and Midlothian.

Geography

The largest part of the area is a fertile hill country; the southwest part is flat, with vast stretches of moorland and heathland. West Lothian is rich in iron, coal and building blocks.

Places

  • Bathgate
  • Broxburn
  • Dechmont
  • Linlithgow
  • Livingston
  • Pumpherston
  • Stoneyburn
  • Uphall
  • Whitburn
  • Winchburgh

Attractions

Partnerships

  • Hochsauerlandkreis
  • Grapevine (Texas )

Policy

The Council of West Lothian has 32 seats, distributed as follows among the parties:

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