Midlothian

Construction of a supercomputer at a site near Roslin, Midlothian, is now well underway with operation due to start in 2028. PIC: University of Edinburgh

Scots software breakthrough could spur big quantum computer advance

Construction of the supercomputer at a site near Roslin, Midlothian, is now well underway with operation due to start in 2028. PIC: University of Edinburgh

Supercomputer the size of a supermarket now 'tantalisingly close'

Legal firm opens fifth office as part of Scottish growth plans

NMS curator Alice Blackwell inspect the David I penny which was discovered in Midlothian and valued at £15,000

Penny worth £15,000 among treasures found beneath the nation's feet

The upper flat has its own private main door entrance and sits on Park View in the heart of Loanhead

£175k Loanhead flat with three double bedrooms and garden

Edinburgh property firm scaling up with move to larger Leith base

Police cordon at the scene in Gore Glen, Midlothian, where an 11-year-old girl died.

Police remain in Gorebridge for third day after death of young girl

An 11-year-old girl has died after emergency services found her in a river at a woodland park in Midlothian.

Everything we know so far as girl, 11, dies at Midlothian beauty spot

An 11-year-old girl has died after emergency services found her in a river at a woodland park in Midlothian.

Tragedy as young girl, 11, pulled from water in Gorebridge

Most newbuild activity is concentrated in and around Edinburgh, says David J ALexander

We must not let two-tier housing market develop

The four best-performing high schools in Midlothian,

Top Midlothian High Schools 2026: All 6 state schools ranked

The 'modern and cosy' cafe opening in quiet Midlothian town

Four of the best performing primary schools in Midlothian.

Top Midlothian Primary Schools 2026: The 14 best performing primaries

The brooch will go on show for the first time in the exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire which opens at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh in November.

'Exquisite' Roman brooch found by metal detectorist set to go on show

David J Alexander wants to see an end to 'pointless policy making'

Just tinkering at edges of the housing emergency

St Leonards police station is one of Scotland's busiest custody centres. An inspection has recommended staffing levels are reviewed.

Police urged to review staff levels at station after 'damning' report

Kaiden McCann, 19, ran into the smoke-filled flat to rescue the man while his girlfriend's dad alerted the fire brigade

Teen hailed hero after rescuing man in wheelchair from burning flat

Ms Pinkney remade some of the pieces from the collection from her classroom in St David's high school while her house was being renovated

Midlothian teacher’s fashion collection to feature in Met Gala exhibit

Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency map

All you need to know about Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale

Midlothian North constituency map

Holyrood elections 2026 - All you need to know about Midlothian North

Gala Queen Margaret Purkis and Gala King John Illand at Dalkieth Gala Day in June 1954.

Dalkeith Heritage in Pictures: 38 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Small firms flocking to ‘highly sought after’ locations on Edinburgh’s fringes

Scottish Minister Kirsty McNeill

Exclusive 'Women would never become politicians if job adverts were honest'

Mo the cat lying down by the tills at the Co-op in Newtongrange.

Village residents call for memorial statue of beloved 'Co-op cat'

A road connecting Gorebridge and Pathhead is closed following a crash

Midlothian road closed after early morning crash

Rosslyn Chapel, located in Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland, which inspired 'The Da Vinci Code'.

Watch: Inside Midlothian church which inspired ‘The Da Vinci Code’

A view of Danderhall Village in July 1964.

Danderhall Heritage in Pictures: 14 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Edinburgh-based Nairn’s Oatcakes is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year.

Scotland’s number one oatcake maker warns of ‘challenges’ as sales top £50m

Tragedy as young father dies after 13-hour wait for hospital treatment

Affordablility is becoming a major issue for buyers in the Central Belt as home values rise (Picture: Alistair Linford)

Scottish housing market continues to outperform neighbours in England

Jump Ship founder Sonja Mitchell

Jump Ship rides alcohol-free wave to brewing freedom Jeremy Grant

The road to Whim Poultry Farm, West Linton, where 76,000 birds have been culled following an outbreak of a “highly pathogenic” strain of avian flu.

Tens of thousands of birds culled as avian flu spreads

ESPC says it is time to review how LBTT works in places like Edinburgh.

Exclusive Government told to increase LBTT threshold for first-time buyers

Sonya Mitchell of Jump Ship Brewing

Scotland’s first non alcoholic brewery raises £300,000 in crowdfunding

Carol Buirds, Eileen McElhinney and Dorothy Kane

Former nuns found guilty of abuse at children's home

Fife College's St Brycedale Campus in Kirkcaldy (Pic: Scott Louden)

Exclusive SNP accused of favouring city colleges over towns and villages

The option of firework control zones comes after two years of serious trouble in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night

Youths dispersed by police after 'fireworks set off' despite ban

An artist's impression of one of the new homes being built at the development near Penicuik in Midlothian.

Work starts on 46 family bungalows in ‘desirable’ location close to Edinburgh

I spent the weekend at this romantic Midlothian mansion Gaby Soutar

Muir Homes hosts open weekend at The West Path

Muir Homes to host open weekend at The West Path, Pathhead

David J Alexander is an expert on the Scottish property market

Scotland beating England in housing market stakes

Newton Parish Church in Danderhall, Midlothian.

Community set on buying 'Burke and Hare' kirk 'disgusted' by sale
The community had plans to turn the Midlothian property in a multi-purpose community centre with a cafe, nursery facilities and history tours.

Police attended the crash on Thursday morning.

Motorcyclist dead after early morning crash with car on Scots road

Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeill

Midlothian affairs mean a busy first year in office for me - Kirsty McNeill

The latest ESPC data shows that Edinburgh city centre continues to show notable growth.

Edinburgh house prices jump 4% but one area of capital sees 13.9% slide

Left to right: Ryan McGovern, John Murray and Dale Bauld were convicted for a series of organised crime offences in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Six men guilty of gangland attacks in Edinburgh and Midlothian

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...

Miller Homes’ regional operations director Gary Heaney, left, with regional land director David Morgan, right. Picture: Stewart Attwood Photography

Homes giant to build 676 new family houses ‘within easy reach’ of Edinburgh

Voiceover artist Diane Brooks (right) is angry about her voice being used for Lothian Buses announcements using AI technology.

Exclusive 'I became the AI voice of Lothian Buses, but didn't know about it'

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

Soutra Aisle in Midlothian, the site of a medieval hospital and friary.

Hilltop hospital run by 300 medieval monks gets anti-vandal protection

Edinburgh has the highest number of all-sector newbuilds at 2,126 – 14.1 per cent of the 2023-24 total (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

The figures are clear: Scotland must build more homes

Two teenagers were taken to hospital after inhaling an illegal vape with an unknown substance

Two Scottish teenagers hospitalised after 'one draw' on illegal vape

Ad Feature Your money now could alter Midlothian’s mental health for the future

The average price of a property in Scotland is up by 27.8 per cent in the last five years (Picture: Alistair Linford)

Extraordinary price rises underline the need for new homes

David J Alexander is CEO of DJ Alexander Scotland Ltd (Picture: Laurence Winram

Desirable detached homes drive dynamic Scottish housing market

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