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Reducing, Recycling and Repurposing with New Business, The Old Barn

The Old Barn is a fantastic new shop near Shawfair, offering upcycled, restored and recycled furniture and homeware.

November 20, 2023

BaLiSiliconeMoulds – from side hustle to thriving business!

BaLiSiliconeMoulds is an innovative new business offering high-quality silicone moulds to create unique wax melts, soaps and resins at home. Find out how owner Linzi turned her side hustle into a full time business!

October 26, 2023

Turning a passion into a business, how Sandra Vick Art followed her dream

Local Penicuik artist, Sandra Vick turned her passion into a business and has been creating artwork for nearly 25 years, focusing on the local birds and wildlife that call Midlothian’s diverse habitats home.

October 17, 2023

What’s on in Midlothian in September

From makers markets and foodie events to exploring hidden buildings and building your business, discover what’s on in Midlothian in September.

August 31, 2023

Midlothian Council Economic Development Service Update

We have lots going on within the Midlothian Council Economic Development service and want to keep you up to date on our initiatives, business support and exciting developments.

August 15, 2023

Fair Work and The Real Living Wage – what your business needs to know

With many businesses in Scotland now paying the Real Living Wage, what are the benefits to your business and employees and how do you make the change?

July 31, 2023

New Visit Midlothian Website Launched

To coincide with summer, a new website has been launched to raise Midlothian’s profile and attract more visitors to the area.

July 12, 2023

New funding opportunity for East Lothian & Midlothian groups & businesses

Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund has announced free access to funding information for local charities, voluntary sector organisations and businesses in rural East Lothian and Midlothian

June 05, 2023

Seat Spot are creating welcoming high streets for everyone

Local charity Seat Spot are calling on businesses to help them create accessible, welcoming high streets for all visitors by providing a ‘Seat Spot’ for those who need it.

May 16, 2023

Business Connections and Networking at the First in person Business Gateway Midlothian & East Lothian Coffee Morning

Businesses from across Midlothian and East Lothian came together at a recent joint coffee morning hosted by Business Gateway Midlothian and Business Gateway East Lothian at The National Mining Museum in Newtongrange.

April 27, 2023