Lothian
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Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is surrounded by the three ancient counties of East and West
Lothian
and Midlothian, forming a rough semi-circle, bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth.
Together the Lothians comprise a characterful region where placid farmland is occasionally
interrupted by dramatic outcrops, such as the Lammermuir, Moorfoot, and Pentland Hills.
The coastline, with its steep cliffs, rocky coves, and small offshore islets, supports many seabird
colonies. This is also golfing country, home to the Muirfield championship course, and the
famous Greywalls Hotel, with its view of the links.