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Midlothian Pantry Network: Strengthening Communities and Reducing Food Waste

The Midlothian Pantry Network launched in January 2025 as a Network Sharing Scheme for local Food Pantries, to provide a vital service for communities across Midlothian.

February 20, 2025

Local contractor Peter Joyce & Sons support LASC Childcare Services

Midlothian-based Peter Joyce & Sons have supported LASC with vital repairs to ensure the centre can continue to operate and provide key services in Midlothian.

February 11, 2025

The dinosaurs are taking over Dalkeith!

If you are passionate about dinosaurs prepare for some excitement because from Saturday 1st February dinosaur models will be popping up around the Dalkeith area!

February 03, 2025

Midlothian Strategy for Inclusive Economic Growth 2025-2030 approved

Councillors approved the Midlothian Strategy for Inclusive Economic Growth 2025-2030, a comprehensive plan aimed at fostering a wellbeing economy that supports local residents, communities and businesses.

November 12, 2024

The Polar Academy: Transforming Young Lives Through Exploration

The Polar Academy are working with 15 struggling teenagers from Dalkeith High School, taking them on an intense 12-month mental and physical training programme culminating in a lifechanging Arctic expedition to East Greenland in 2025.

November 05, 2024

Community Benefits in Midlothian and How Local Businesses Can Get Involved

Community Benefits are contributions made by businesses to improve the welfare of their local area. Find out how your business can get involved and make a difference in Midlothian.

October 17, 2024

Unlock Midlothian Doors Open Day 2024

Buildings throughout Midlothian are getting ready to open their doors and welcome visitors on Saturday 14th September as part of Midlothian Doors Open Day 2024.

August 20, 2024

From Legacy to New Beginnings: Scotland’s Longest Established Training Provider, The Fitness Education Academy, Opens New Gym in Penicuik

Family run Midlothian business, The Fitness Education Academy, have opened a new gym in Penicuik boasting cutting edge equipment designed to meet the diverse needs of members.

June 05, 2024

Midlothian businesses, residents and visitors opinions sought on potential Visitor Levy

Businesses and residents in, and visitors to, Midlothian are being asked to give their opinion on Midlothian’s opportunity to implement a Visitor Levy, also known as a tourist tax, via a new survey.

May 03, 2024

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