A Hub for Success
West Lothian's strategic location makes it
Scotland's Economic Hub
Air-Source Heat Pumps in Europe
Why West Lothian?
It has a dynamic economy which is increasingly being recognised as a home for science, technology, and service based industries. It's also an ideal location for business with a track record of attracting and supporting local, national, and international investment.
OUR KEY SECTORS
West Lothian Council's long-term economic strategy has been to change from traditional, heavy industries to modern, high-skill sectors. Considerable progress has been made. Today, our key sectors emphasise long-term, stable employers offering high-value-careers.
KEY FACTS ABOUT
WEST LOTHIAN
2nd
HIGHEST PERFORMING ECONOMIC AREA IN SCOTLAND
60%
OF SCOTLAND'S POPULATION WITHIN AN HOUR
9
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITHIN 30 MINUTES
FEATURED CASE STUDY
TECHCOMP EUROPE GROUP
Two Livingston sister companies, who produce market-leading scientific instruments used worldwide, have been helped to grow by West Lothian Council’s Economic Development team.
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