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WEST LOTHIAN IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO INVEST, LIVE, WORK, AND VISIT

WEST LOTHIAN IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO INVEST, LIVE, WORK, AND VISIT

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.


Key Sectors

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.

Explore Our Key Sectors

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

Spring Solutions team

FEATURED CASE STUDY
SPRING SOLUTIONS

Award winning local business Spring Solutions has created new jobs in the local area with support from West Lothian Council’s Economic Development team.

FundingUpskillingManufacturing

Read Our Case Studies