Does Lothian actually mean anything? Which regions include the Lothian and Borders?

Answer 1

The Lothians encompass that area of eastern Scotland immeadiatly south of the River Forth.

Historically the the Lothians have been divided into three counties, from west to east:
West Lothian (once called Linlithgowshire)
Midlothian (once called Edinburghshire)
East Lothian (once called Haddingtonshire)

Lothian and Borders is a created term to cover the areas served by the Lothians (above) and Scottish Borders. In essence, it covers southeast Scotland from the border with england in the south to the Firth of Forth in the north.

Answer 2

Lothian and Borders is an area in Scotland consisting of the East Lothian, City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian areas (collectively known as Lothian) along with the Scottish Borders.

The area constitutes a sheriffdom, and is also served by the single Lothian and Borders Police and the Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service.

Answer 3

What Does Lothian Mean

Answer 4

I recall this term in study of history referencing a region of much conflict between the traditional Scottish forces and the English, going back and forth between the control of the two and therefore never really being viewed during its time as a real part of Scotland or the Scottish culture. I recall in my travels this region just North of England still being different (seemingly to me anyway) in attitudes and culture than areas farther north in Scotland, more of a melding of English & Scottish ways.

I searched the exact term to confirm my recollections and the link below should give you more details. Lothian (the word itself) derives from King Lot, Arthur's brother in law, who was deemed to be the cause of the conflict in the region, as least in folklore. It is also defined as being more AngloSaxon overall.