Lothian
Lothian is a historic region of Scotland located along the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Traditionally it comprised the counties of East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian, with Edinburgh as its principal urban and political center. In modern administration, the area is covered by four council areas: City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. The origin of the name Lothian is attested in medieval sources, but its exact etymology remains uncertain.
Geographically, Lothian stretches from coastal towns on the Firth of Forth to inland hills such as the
Historically, the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times and grew in importance during the medieval
Economically, Lothian benefits from a diverse mix of public administration, higher education, tourism, finance, and creative