Key Sectors

IN WEST LOTHIAN

West Lothian is a modern, high performance economy with a wide range of key sectors including life sciences, construction, logistics and distribution, and retail.

Key Sectors

Our key sectors
boost the local economy and create high value jobs

KEY SECTORS

LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

West Lothian is the home to firms including Valneva and Q2 Solutions.

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FOOD AND DRINK

Local businesses include Glenmorangie and Ian Macleod Distillers.

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ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Calnex and Oil States have chosen West Lothian as the base for their businesses.

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LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION

Local businesses include Drummond Distribution and Stoddart's.

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ELECTRONICS AND SOFTWARE

Plexus and Mitsubishi are two major employers within West Lothian.

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RETAIL

West Lothian is home to The Centre, with retailers including Schuh.

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CONSTRUCTION

Gordon Bow Plant Hire and Ashwood Scotland are just two of our local Construction businesses.

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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

West Lothian has become a creative hub for businesses including Sky.

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