Key Facts about West Lothian

There are a number of local and national data sources which provide valuable insight into the performance of the West Lothian economy.  This section of the website highlights the key indicators of the health of the West Lothian economy, drawn from those sources.

Key indicators of the economy show that West Lothian has one of the fastest-growing and youngest populations in Scotland and is home to an extensive business base with almost 76,000 jobs in the area.

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Affordable Business Property

Considerable savings can be made on the cost of city centre business accommodation.

Existing space is available on flexible lease terms or we can fast track you to purpose-built solutions.

There are 30% lower property costs in West Lothian than in Edinburgh.

A Dynamic Local Economy

West Lothian is a pro-business council area and the local economy provides a supportive backdrop to fast growing companies. Increasingly, people are choosing West Lothian as the location for a new business. West Lothian’s unique advantages of road, rail and airport connectivity make it the natural home for the life sciences, technology, engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Business Friendly Solutions

Integrated support for business, development area status, forward-thinking planning authority and excellent business networks enable West Lothian to assemble tailored packages for individual businesses, with a single point of contact to join-up support. This gives West Lothian a competitive advantage in delivering solutions for growing and relocating businesses.

Whatever the scale of the facility you are planning, West Lothian Council's Business Gateway team is keen to assist you. Our specialist advisers work closely across the Council and other key partner organisations. Our role is to make your move as easy, effective and profitable as possible.