Why Is Edinburgh Called Lothian?
The origin of the name is debated. It perhaps comes from the British *Lugudūniānā (Lleuddiniawn in Modern Welsh spelling), meaning “country of the fort of Lugus”, the latter being a Celtic god of commerce. Why is Lothian called Lothian? Lothian, also called Lyonnesse, a primitive province of Scotland lying between the Rivers Tweed and Forth. …