Midlothian

Anyone who's ever wanted to explore the Milky Way can do so virtually in the spaceflight simulator game, Elite Dangerous (Picture: Dicky Bisinglasi/AFP via Getty Images)

SNP MP opens up about trip to 'black hole at the centre of the galaxy'

The SNP chief whip found respite in video games after losing his seat.

SNP chief whip says he spent 'four weeks flying to black hole' after losing seat

Captain Isla McCrone and the Midlothian players and caddies celebrate winning the Scottish Women's County Finals at Hilton Park. Picture: Scottish Golf

Midlothian win Scottish Women's County Finals for first time since 2013

Mark Glasgow of the Energy Training Academy and Ronnie Robinson, St Andrews’ managing director.

Midlothian training academy powers up with new partnership and funding

Newbattle Abbey College. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

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Bonnyrigg High Street facade

Property: double-upper offers bright prospect for family living

School children during class at a primary school. Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Schools face 'merry-go-round' as requests for probationary teachers soar

Higher council tax may be needed but cost to the economy is worrying Scotsman comment

Over their 38-year tenure, the couple have carried out another extensive renovation project, not just restoring the house to a single dwelling, but adding accommodation in the lower ground floor, which was previously underused, and overhauling the fundamental fabric of the building to restore it to its original glory.

Prestige property: prime address more than sum of its parts

Despite the cottage name, Howburn is a substantial offering, with five bedrooms and four public rooms in about an acre and a half of land.

Prestige property: chill quarters for the height of summer

The splendid isolation of a Borders bike ride

File photo of a child playing. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Construction delays limited childcare choices in Edinburgh and Midlothian

Orocco founders Mark Ivinson and Jonny Blurton.

Renovation specialist eyes major growth with move to former Midlothian church

Brooke Combe

Music review: Brooke Combe, QMU, Glasgow

Many cyclists find riding on segregated lanes preferable to sharing roads with other traffic, like this one on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. Picture: The Scotsman

Best cycle routes are traffic-free but how do you find them? – Alastair Dalton

The Lowther - Inchcolm Green - Aberdour - CALA Homes (East). Image: Chris Humphreys Photography Ltd

New builds: Quartet of house styles comes to the fore

School crossing patrols are one of countless services in the firing line of councils tasked with balancing budgets. Picture: JPIMedia

Analysis: Councils begin to wield the axe as unprecedented cuts come into focus

Most younger children in Midlothian would no longer have access to any musical instrument tuition under the proposals put forward by the council.

Musical instrument lessons for most children to be axed in Scottish council area

Britain's housebuilders are looking to ramp up the construction of new homes to plug the gap between demand and supply.

More than 30 family homes set for release this Easter in Midlothian village

Five-year-old Freya, who has a Cerebral Vision Impairment, is in primary one at the Royal Blind School

Bring some joy to Royal Blind School's pupils - Craig Spalding

Armadilla earlier this year supplied the largest single order for its Education Pods to a school in Surrey. Picture: Colin Hattersley.

Buyer sought for Midlothian pod-maker Armadilla

The Crisis homelessness charity said it was being contacted by a growing number of families seeking help. Picture: John Devlin

Homelessness charity warns of worrying spike in people sleeping in cars

String duo Sequoia and filmmaker Monika Smekot have collaborated to create two music videos inspired by the River Clyde pathway and the problem of stopping marine litter at source. It is one of a rush of creative responses to climate change in Scotland that should be supported, given their power to engage with people on a deeper level, writes Dr Richard Dixon. PIC: Monika Smekot.

A creative response to climate change creates a deep understanding

From left: John McNicol of Kelvin Capital with PFP's CEO Jaymin Amin and board director Ian Fotheringham at the biotech firm's offices in Roslin. Picture: contributed.

Midlothian biotechnology firm ProFactor Pharma seals 'game-changer' global deal

Autumn is a glorious time to visit this mediaeval chapel, which was the inspiration for Da Vinci Code

Ad Feature Rosslyn Chapel: what’s on this autumn and winter

A tornado was spotted in Scotland as heavy rain and thunderstorms swept parts of the country.

Tornado spotted in Scotland as thunderstorms sweep country

An artist's impression of a typical street scene in Shawfair

New builds: Fair show for Shawfair showhome double act

Interior showhome photography of the Tiree show home at Dandara Ashgrove development in Edinburgh. Image: Chris Humphreys Photography Ltd

New builds: New twist on modern living at Straiton

The recycling firm is installing the new equipment at its site in Loanhead, and expects the machinery to be up and running by the end of the year.

Major investment in Midlothian recycling plant boosts circular economy

From left: Jake Mitchell and Blair Inglis, who will be with the business until they return to university in the autumn. Picture: contributed.

Midlothian's NWH Group signs up duo of Saltire Scholarship interns

Cala Homes (East) Scotland, Belwood Oaks, Dewar. Image: Chris Humphreys Photography

New builds: Showcasing Penicuik as a perfect setting

Bonnyrigg Rose have been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to prepare for life in League 2.

Rise of Bonnyrigg Rose: Why club is surprised at favourite's tag

Veterans march for Armed Forces Day. Picture David Lowndes/NationalWorld

SNP chief whip demands reforms to Veterans UK over lack of support

Hibs 'fully condemn the actions' of Ryan Porteous.

Porteous hit with 'maximum fine possible' by Hibs

Mark Williams, NWH’s chief executive, has welcomed the appointment of the new chairman.

Midlothian recycling firm NWH Group appoints high-profile chairman

Colourful convoy: Armadilla founder and managing director Archie Hunter with the EdPods as they prepare to leave Bonnyrigg. Picture: Colin Hattersley Photography.

Pod-maker Armadilla fulfils largest-ever school order with flying colours

Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks said Rosslyn Chapel was ‘all that one could imagine or hope for’

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Covid Scotland: NHS Lothian ‘sorry’ for error in children’s coronavirus vaccine letters

Health board ‘sorry’ for error in children’s coronavirus vaccine letters

Martin Green's new project Keli brings the worlds of music and theatre together. Picture: Sandy Butler

'Hidden world' of brass band contests inspires creation of new Scottish drama

Dave Cheetham, senior operations manager – communities directorate waste services, Dumfries and Galloway Council; and Jamie Campbell, head of corporate sales at NWH Group.

Recycling firm NWH Group awarded key contract with Dumfries & Galloway Council

Front of property.

This impressive early 19th century 5-bedroom house near Edinburgh sits in over a...

Brooke Combe

Under the Radar: Brooke Combe

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous with his former team-mate Martin Boyle. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Martin Boyle: My Hibs mate will be fine if he just concentrates on football

An example of office in some Glenacre homes. Picture: ZAC and ZAC

New builds: More Light and Space available in Roslin

An aerial CGI showing the new NWH Group Mayfield site following the firm's multi-million-pound investment.

Midlothian recycling group ramps up production thanks to major RBS funding

Margaret Rogers pictured during her spell as chair of the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association.

Margaret Rogers: Tributes paid to former SLGA chair and Midlothian legend

AgriScot is due to take place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston on February 9, 2022.

AgriScot's farm of the year finalists revealed

There was a crowd of 294 at Penicuik Park of the visit of Newtongrange Star

Newtongrange Star boss hails his team's battling qualities

Jane Turner, pictured at Dalmahoy, is the top Scot heading into the final round of the LET Q-School pre-qualifier at La Manga in Spain

Jane Turner takes route 66 into LET Q-School top 10 at La Manga

Sister Sledge will perform at the Out East music festival at Dalkeith Country Park next August.

Sister Sledge, Shed Seven and The Kooks lined up for new Midlothian festival

The Old Sun Inn, Eskbank

Prestige viewing: Period features can be found throughout this Midlothian former...

Steve Stewart, managing director at Stewart Brewing, which is located at Loanhead, just south of Edinburgh.

Midlothian craft brewer to ramp up output and create jobs thanks to funds boost

The mistake saw 140 patients receive half their dose

Blunder sees dozens given only half of their third Covid vaccine

The paddock at the centre of the planning application

Midlothian landowner wants to build house on a horse's paddock

Here are the 13 Scottish areas with the highest Covid rates including West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde and Midlothian.

Here are 13 Scottish areas with the highest case rates this week

People's Energy offices at Shawfair Park, Dalkeith (Image credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about 'failed' Midlothian company People's Energy

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries