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Scotland


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


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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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