West Lothian Council

Bathgate-based Clarus Networks, a provider of business-critical connectivity solutions, has received a combined £50,000 in grants from West Lothian Council to accelerate its expansion plans. The award, comprising a £40,000 Growth Assistance Project Grant and a £10,000 Digital Devel

Planning permission in principle has been granted by West Lothian Council for a new film studio to be created in Bathgate. Permission in principle is granted for 11,148 sqm of business, general industry and storage and distribution for use as film/studio/stage developments.

A planning application has been submitted for a new malt distillery on the historic Hopetoun Estate at Midhope, West Lothian.