The Midlothian Bulls were a

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team, first based in

Livingston, Scotland Livingston ( sco, Leivinstoun, gd, Baile Dhunlèibhe) is the largest town in West Lothian, Scotland. Designated in 1962, it is the fourth post-war new town to be built in Scotland. Taking its name from a village of the same name incorporated ...

, later in

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to the west of

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. The team's history starts in 1989, following the withdrawal of the

MIM Livingston Livingston was a professional basketball team that was based in Livingston, Scotland. The team was founded in 1977, under the name Edinburgh, by steel magnate David Murray, and was backed by a sponsorship from his company, Murray International ...

team owned by businessman David Murray that competed in the

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. Both teams share a "crossover" history; the MIM team competed in the Scottish National League for two more years following their withdrawal from the BBL; the Bulls then continued in the success of their predecessor, winning numerous Scottish Cup and league titles. In 1997, the Bulls merged with the Dalkeith Saints to form the Midlothian Bulls, winning the league and cup once more. The team played their final game at the end of the 2000–01 season.

Notable players

* Iain MacLean

Record in European competition

References

Defunct basketball teams in the United Kingdom Sport in West Lothian Defunct sports clubs and teams in Scotland Basketball teams in Scotland Sports clubs and teams in Edinburgh Livingston, West Lothian Basketball teams established in 1989 Basketball teams disestablished in 2001 1989 establishments in Scotland 2001 disestablishments in Scotland {{Scotland-sport-team-stub

Notable players

Record in European competition

See also

References