Midlothian

Melville's housing support team

Melville smashes support funding record, boosts 900 families by £1.3million

Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh at HC-One Scotland’s Drummohr Care Home with Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland’s Drummohr Care Home and colleagues

Musselburgh and Midlothian care homes enjoy ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ with loca...

From left to right at the Roslin pump track are: Roslin Primary Head Teacher Gillon Rand, P4 Roslin Primary pupil Marcus, 9, Midlothian Council’s Land Resources Manager James Kinch, P6 Roslin Primary pupil Orla, 10, local activist Andy Maginnis, Cabinet Member for green spaces, Councillor Dianne Alexander and Roslin Primary P5 pupil Eilidh, 9.

Two 'pump tracks' set to open in time for the school summer holidays

A search of the property resulted in £640,000 of illegal drugs being seized by police officers (Picture: Police Scotland)

Appeal after motorcycle rider 'drives dangerously' through town

Roger Shaw outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

'Predatory' pensioner jailed after campaign of sexual abuse

Councillors will consider the proposals next week.

Taxi drivers call for fare increases of up to 20%

Dryden Farm will be home to a shipping container for research purposes. (Pic Midlothian planning portal)

Shipping tank to help develop tropical seafood

Julie Begbie named finalist in the AI Entrepreneur category in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Julie Begbie, founder of the Happy Business Company named finalist in the 2025 A...

Julie Begbie from Penicuik named finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Julie Begbie, founder of the Happy Business Company named finalist in the 2025 A...

Disabled housing labelled 'deathtrap' over broken intercom system

A Battery Energy Storage System is proposed for field behind Dalkeith schools campus. (Pic: Google Maps)

Scottish Ministers approve battery site next to Dalkeith school

The Beacon after painting

Melville to make 30 donations for 30th anniversary

Hayley has been recognised for her dedication to local heritage.

A Midlothian student has been hailed as a 'game changer' for her voluntary work

The Thistle, Glasgow's new drug consumption room is based at the Hunter Street health and care centre

Midlothian Council has no plans to trial safe consumption rooms

The Bubbling Toad, which will appeal to Harry Potter fans, is opening within Vogrie Country Park in Midlothian.

The ‘magical spot’ near Edinburgh that Harry Potter fans will love

Missing Midlothian man traced safe and well
A 51-year-old man who was reported missing from Penicuik in Midlothian has been traced.
Neil Johnstone

Search for missing man ends in tragedy

A heritage gem, perfect for a day out and only 7 miles from Edinburgh

Ad Feature A heritage gem, perfect for a day out and only 7 miles from Edinburgh

The museum sheds light in an important part of Scotland’s industrial past.

Museum launches major fundraising campaign to secure its future

Costs challenged as railway celebrates 10th anniversary

20mph limits are being considered for urban streets across Midlothian. (Pic: Google Maps)

20mph bad for kids, objector claims as councillors consider plans

A rare coastal gem just steps from the beach, this charming, detached home in Portobello blends period character with modern style. Set within a beautifully landscaped walled garden, 19 Bedford Terrace features vaulted pine ceilings, exposed beams, and a striking stained-glass window. Already under offer, having been available for offers over £575,000, this unique home offers versatile family living in a peaceful setting just moments from Portobello’s vibrant High Street and promenade.

The top 10 most viewed properties on the ESPC website in April

10 of the best Indian restaurants and takeaways in the Midlothian - according to Tripadvisor reviews

10 of the best-rated Indian food spots in the Midlothian

Keiran McGachie is in confident mood. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Rose striker relieved to have second bite of the cherry

Councillors discussed the issue at Midlothian Council headquarters in Dalkeith today, Tuesday, December 19.

Midlothian records 30 per cent rise in hate crime incidents

One of the 'no fires' signs placed at Gladhouse Reservoir in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh last week.

Resident calls for more action to stop fires being lit at beauty spot

There is a lovely private landscaped garden to the rear, with external power, resin patio area, astro turf lawn, garden room and storage area, providing a gorgeous space for outside entertaining and relaxation.

Property: High-quality refurbished modern three-bedroom cottage
This high-quality refurbished modern three-bedroom Dalkeith cottage, complete with a stunning garden, is up for sale for just under half a million pounds.
Kevin Quinn

An artist's impression of the new Beeslack High School

Eight Midlothian schools face review after gender court rulings

Man embezzled more than £400,000 from company to fund gambling habit

The abseil will take place on September 28.

Charity inviting thrillseekers to take part in annual Forth Bridge abseil

The old workshop building at Carrington Mains Farm, outside Gorebridge, Midlothian

Controversial cafe plans given go-ahead despite objections

Morgan Sinclair, 26, sexually abused a young boy during night visits to the beach.

Man who sexually abused young boy during night beach visits jailed

The property sits on a quarter-acre plot with gardens that wrap around the southern and western sides of the property. Externally, the property has a driveway with space for several vehicles and access to a large integral garage which can also be accessed from the house.

Property: Incredible Midlothian five-bedroom detached house for sale

Growing concerns for missing schoolgirl last seen five days ago

The Laird & Dog Inn is a popular pub and restaurant, serving freshly-made meals daily. (Pic: Google Maps)

Two Midlothian venues up for best pub award

Hatton House

Hatton House, Midlothian - the grandest of them all

A 24-year-old man has been charged after a teenager was alllegedly attacked outside a Midlothian pub.

Man, 24, arrested after teenager 'seriously assaulted' outside pub

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses after ‘numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour’ across Elmbridge on Saturday, April 12

Woman, 20, rushed to hospital as man charged over alleged 'assault'

(L-R)Maja (family friend), Lucy Young, Jackie Young and Colin Young

Three generations of Scottish family knit 6,500 chocolate 'hats'

Family-run Ian's Wee Cafe in Bilston, Midlothian, will close its doors for good later this month.

Family-run village cafe announces sad closure

The 18-year-old man was taken to hospital following the serious assault last weekend in Bonnyrigg.

Teenager taken to hospital after 'large-scale' disturbance outside pub

Spire Shawfair Hospital in Midlothian.

Local hospital gets go-ahead for new eight-bed ward

Tartan Pooch Parlour is set to open in a football club building

Midlothian dog grooming parlour to open in football club building

An artists impression of the proposed houses at Cairnbank Road, Penicuik

New bid for Midlothian homes rejected by planners

Spire Shawfair Hospital

Private Midlothian hospital gets go ahead for new eight-bed ward

Police budgets have been slashed

Time to invest in Police Scotland - Sue Webber

The 15 best Midlothian primary schools in 2025

Mauricewood Primary School parents are calling for more support

Parents raise safety concerns over Midlothian primary school

Sheriffhall Park and Ride has new CCTV cameras installed to protect users

Midlothian car park used by NHS gets new CCTV amid safety concerns

Sarah Barron, who has been appointed at Midlothian's new Lord-Lieutenant.

New Lord-Lieutenant appointed for Midlothian

Pictured are the winners of last year’s garden competition

Newtongrange residents urged to dig for victory in this year's garden competitio...

Parent representatives of Mauricewood Primary School

Parents of Midlothian school pupils call on government minister to address safet...

SNP MSP faces election challenge from council leader

Traffic routes through communities like Lasswade are under pressure in Midlothian

Midlothian councillors call for investigation into new bridge network

Schools across Midlothian, like Loanhead PS pictured, will adopt new expectations over uniform policy from August

Midlothian schools can no longer enforce branded uniforms