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'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Scotland Archives and Libraries|Scotland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br> | '''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Scotland Archives and Libraries|Scotland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br> | ||
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In 1973, West Lothian was made a district of Lothian region and | |||
*lost the burgh of Bo'ness and the district of Bo'ness to Falkirk district of Central Region. | |||
*lost the burgh of Queensferry and the district of Kirkliston and part of Winchburgh to Edinburgh district of Lothian Region. | |||
*gained East Calder and West Calder districts from Midlothian.<br> | |||
In 1994, the district of West Lothian was made into a unitary council area named West Lothian Council.<ref>"West Lothian", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Lothian, accessed 29 March 2023.</ref> | |||
== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
'''West Lothian Council Archives and Records Centre'''<br>Kirkton Service Centre<br>1 Lister Road<br>Kirkton Campus<br>Livingston EH54 7BL UK<br><brTelephone: 01506 283670<br> | |||
'''West Lothian Council Archives and Records Centre'''<br>Kirkton Service Centre<br>1 Lister Road<br>Kirkton Campus<br>Livingston EH54 7BL UK<br> | Email: [mailto:archive@westlothian.gov.uk archive@westlothian.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2052/Archives Website] | ||
Email: [mailto:archive@westlothian.gov.uk archive@westlothian.gov.uk]<br> | |||
:West Lothian Council Archives and Records Centre preserves and makes accessible records relating to the history of West Lothian. West Lothian Council Archives is responsible for preserving and making accessible records reflecting the history of both local government and the wider community in West Lothian. | :West Lothian Council Archives and Records Centre preserves and makes accessible records relating to the history of West Lothian. West Lothian Council Archives is responsible for preserving and making accessible records reflecting the history of both local government and the wider community in West Lothian. | ||