Livingston family home Hogmanay fire attack
The semi-detached house and a car were set ablaze in the early hours
Last updated 1st Jan 2026
A family home in West Lothian was targeted in a fire attack in the early hours of Hogmanay.
Three fire engines rushed to the semi-detached house in Ladywell, Livingston just after two yesterday morning, finding both the house and a car on fire.
No-one was hurt and firefighters put out the flames, with a full investigation now underway.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are treating as wilful a fire at an address in Heatherbank, Ladywell, Livingston, which happened around 2.25am on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
“No one was injured, however, there was damage to a car and minor damage to the house.
“Enquiries are continuing.”