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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom Scotland
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LOTHIAN (Regional Council)
Incorporated into : 1996 East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian Area Councils, Edinburgh city
Additions : 1975 East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian County Councils, Edinburgh city
I have no colour image of these arms. Any better image is welcome !
Origin/meaning :
The arms are granted on May 7, 1976.
The arms shows a St. Andrew's cross for Scotland within a bordure and a red esutcheon. The sun on the escutcheon is the ancient symbol of the Earldom of Lothian. The supporters are the unicorn common to all Regional Councils, and a green lion, taken from the arms of Midlothian County Council.
The Lothian Region was divided into four districts : East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Edinburgh city
Literature : Urquhart, 1979
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