West Lothian, Scottish council area in southeastern Scotland.
West Lothian extends across lowlands between Rivers Avon and Almond, featuring a varied landscape with mining heritage evident in red spoil heaps called bings.
The region, formerly known as Linlithgowshire until 1925, contains numerous ancient burial sites including Cairnpapple Hill, dating back to prehistoric settlements.
Linlithgow Palace stands as a medieval royal residence where both James V of Scotland and Mary, Queen of Scots were born.
The council area connects to Edinburgh through multiple transport routes, with Livingston serving as the administrative center and largest settlement.
Scientists discovered the genus Westlothiana in Niddry bing, representing animal fossils from 338 million years ago during the Carboniferous period.
Location: Scotland
Capital city: Livingston
Shares border with: South Lanarkshire
GPS coordinates: 55.91667,-3.50000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
Forth Bridge
11.5 km
Forth Road Bridge
11.2 km
Queensferry Crossing
11.2 km
Linlithgow Palace
9.3 km
Midhope Castle
8.4 km
Dundas Castle
8.3 km
Jupiter Artland
4.9 km
House of the Binns
8.4 km
Cairnpapple Hill
7.8 km
Firs Park
20 km
Five Sisters Zoo
7.1 km
St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow
9.3 km
Polkemmet Country Park
14.9 km
Avon Aqueduct
11.1 km
Torphichen Preceptory
9.7 km
Niddry Castle
5.2 km
Bonnington House
4.9 km
Muiravonside Country Park
10.9 km
Pyramids
7.1 km
Hatton House
6.7 km
Beecraigs
7.1 km
Falkirk Old Parish Church
20.1 km
Black Loch
20.2 km
Cairns Castle
10.2 km
Linlithgow Loch
9.5 km
Hannah Park
21.7 km
Duntarvie Castle
6.7 km
Newliston
5.7 kmReviews
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