About West Lothian
West Lothian is a council area in central Scotland's Central Belt, positioned between Edinburgh and Falkirk with a mix of urban settlements, industrial areas, and rural landscapes. The area encompasses towns including Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, and Broxburn within historically significant landscapes featuring oil shale bings and agricultural land. The Central Belt climate brings cool temperatures year-round with moderate rainfall distributed throughout the seasons and occasional winter frosts. Culturally, West Lothian balances industrial heritage from shale oil mining and manufacturing with modern development as a residential and commercial hub. The area preserves important historical sites including Linlithgow Palace (birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots) while embracing new communities in Livingston. Traditional industries have been supplemented by technology parks and retail developments, creating diverse economic base. Community identities remain strong in historic towns while new developments establish their own character. Boundary GIS data for West Lothian Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, supporting strategic planning between Edinburgh and Glasgow corridors, managing post-industrial landscapes, and developing sustainable communities in this economically important region.