FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Lothian | History Defined

Scottish Labour MSP suspended over inappropriate conduct allegation

Foysol Choudhury, who represents Lothian, will sit as an independent while an investigation takes place

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025

Paedophile extradited from Thailand jailed for historic child sex abuse

John Martin, 74, previously of East Lothian, was found guilty of abuse involving two young girls in the 1980s and 90s.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024

Lothian Buses withdraws routes in Niddrie ahead of potential Bonfire Night disorder

LOTHIAN Buses has withdrawn services in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh as it braces for potential anti-social behaviour on Bonfire Night ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Police Taser Midlothian man who threatened them with dog during raid

Report on police activity at start of year also revealed how officers heading to a report of alcohol theft came across a drunk man who was later identified as the suspect

Edinburgh Live · Jun 16, 2023

West Lothian locals 'abandoned' and 'cut off' by lack of bus services demand action

Residents in Fauldhouse say many can't go to work and are isolated after McGill's Buses scrapped Sunday and late night services. Locals also claim the buses that do run a 'rarely reliable'

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

West Lothian man with same brain condition as Bruce Willis speaks of the impact on his life

Scott Gardner (51) developed aphasia after experiencing stroke in 2021

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

West Lothian worker tricked customers into paying cash into his own bank account

Scott McAllister issued false invoices to con company customers into paying cash directly into his own bank account. He then used the stolen money to place reckless bets.

Edinburgh Live · May 22, 2023

Edinburgh traffic wardens to ride city buses to target 'inconsiderate drivers'

In a bid to stop "inconsiderate drivers", traffic wardens will be hopping on and off Lothian bus services on certain routes where cars are often blocking bus lances.

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

Residents call Lothian Buses a 'disgrace' after pulled service leaves them 'marooned'

Residents in Midlothian have said they will be left ‘marooned’ after Lothian Buses announced they would be pulling the only regular, direct service connecting Rosewell with Edinburgh’s city centre.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Brave Edinburgh doctor flies to Ukraine to provide life-saving treatment

Patrick Addison flew out to the warn-torn country in September and has opened up on providing life-saving treatment while dealing with a lack of facilities, medication and the threat of missiles

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2023