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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.
Digital centre for new Newbattle High School
A pioneering Digital Centre of Excellence has been launched this week with the opening of the new Newbattle High School.
National award for village pub
A Lasswade watering hole and restaurant has picked up the prestigious Scottish Hospitality Award for Pub of the Year.
Just the ticket for Midlothian Tourism
The Beyond Edinburgh sightseeing pass includes entry to several of the regions’ top visitor attractions including Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott; and 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel and can be used from 21st May.
Aldi cooking with students
The support from Aldi will benefit the kitchens at the college’s Milton Road Campus and has enabled the college to invest in equipment to aid students’ learning, including bowls, trays, table-top and hand mixers, small fridges and sauté pans. Aldi has also donated a TV to assist class learning.