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New Borders Railway discount for visually impaired friends and family
A new offer has been launched which offers a 50% discount to a companion of a visually impaired person travelling on the Borders Railway.
New innovation and ideas fund for Borders and Midlothian tourism businesses
Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to tourism businesses in Midlothian and the Scottish Borders for new and innovative online bookable products or experiences.
Borders Railway success revealed as route celebrates third anniversary
More than four million journeys have been made on the Borders Railway since it opened to customers three years ago today (September 6).
Gorebridge restaurant crowned as Restaurant of the Year at Food Awards Scotland
After 42 years in the hospitality business restaurateur Alan Russell is “delighted” to have taken home his first awards – and they were definitely worth the wait.
Telling Midlothian tales about the Borders Railway
An author from Roslin has released a book comprising tales of the recently re-opened Borders Railway.
Funding boost for Gorebridge plans
Major funding arrangements, totalling more than £1.6 million to revitalise the centre of Gorebridge, were approved by councillors last week.
Youngsters’ mining exhibition at Newtongrange
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week opened the first ever youth-led exhibition at National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS).
Thousands rock out in the sun at Dalkeith Country Park
More than 30,000 music fans basked in the sun at Dalkeith Country Park at the weekend to enjoy two festivals making their Scottish debuts.
Farm show all set to shine at Dalkeith
The organisers of the Dalkeith Show hope this glorious summer weather continues on Saturday for this year’s big event at the Country Park.
Roslin-based biotech firm to expand work
A Midlothian medical research company has been awarded a £1.9 million grant to expand its programme of cell and gene therapy.