Current & Future Developments
Midlothian has an array of office and industrial units to suit businesses of all sectors and sizes. With accessibility, connectivity and sustainability at its heart, Midlothian offers everything businesses need to start-up and grow or relocate.
With 28 business parks across the region, 134 hectares of employment land immediately available for development and with new towns, such as Shawfair, in development, not only does Midlothian have space available and an active and growing workforce of 57,500, it is also within the Edinburgh and the South East Scotland region, which offers a further workforce of 851,314.
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If you are looking for development land please complete our enquiry form and a member of the Economic Development Team will be in touch.
Below are some of the exciting business sites available or under development within Midlothian.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Hillend
Midlothian Council has been granted planning permission in principle for its Destination Hillend development, which will enhance the existing leisure facilities at Midlothian Snowsports Centre, creating an all-year-round, multi-activity leisure destination.
The development may include the following over several phases of development:
- Zipline (highest in UK)
- Alpine coaster (longest in UK)
- New reception building for the Snowsports Centre
- Food offer and function space
- Associated retail space – outdoor pursuits
- Glamping tourist accommodation
- High ropes and soft play
- Essential infrastructure upgrades
Shawfair Business Park
Shawfair is emerging as Scotland's premier new town, designed to meet the needs of modern lifestyles and businesses. With excellent road and rail links to Edinburgh, the Borders, and beyond, Shawfair offers a unique blend of country living and urban convenience and is one of Scotland’s best-connected towns.
Shawfair Park, considered the gateway to the new town, offers prime development land for various commercial uses. This quality office park environment is ideal for businesses seeking a modern, well-connected base. The availability of stylish, spacious homes and gardens further enhances Shawfair's appeal, providing an excellent quality of life for employees.
The town centre will provide a dynamic hub for business and community activities. With plans for 4,000 homes, new schools, retail spaces, offices, and leisure facilities, the town is set to become a vibrant and self-sufficient community.
Incredibly well connected with parkland surrounded by cafes, bars, shops and state of the art telecommunications, Shawfair is the smart move for modern businesses.
Sheriffhall South
A brand new business and industrial estate has been approved for Sheriffhall South with Class 4 and Class 6 development for future business use. A drive-through coffee shop, associated car parking, access, infrastructure and landscaping all form part of the approved plans with imminent development planned.
Vogrie Country Park
Vogrie Country Park has 105 hectares of woods and Victorian parkland including a 1876 Victorian mansion - part of which is open to the public, a nine-hole golf course, adventure playground and an excellent cafeteria.
There are 11.5 miles of signed countryside paths through woodlands and the Tyne Valley and a section of the 13-mile Tyne Esk Trail for horse riders.
There are a variety of opportunities and potential developments within Vogrie Country Park.
Hopefield
Properties will be available soon at Hopefield, Midlothian. These will include serviced development plots for business, research and development or light industry (Class 4) uses.
