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Penicuik

Laura and Paul on their wedding day, just over four years ago

‘I’m too young to die. I want time with my husband. Our life is only beginning’

Allan Hay is pictured left with Gavin McQuillan, Penicuik rugby president
Allan Hay is pictured left with Gavin McQuillan, Penicuik rugby president

Cash went towards new hoodies and winter jackets

A CGI of the new lab building being constructed at the Edinburgh Technopole campus in Midlothian.
A CGI of the new lab building being constructed at the Edinburgh Technopole campus in Midlothian.

Work kicks off on new Edinburgh lab that could house 150 workers

Major John Errington (left), during his time as a prisoner of war in 1942.
Major John Errington (left), during his time as a prisoner of war in 1942.

Oldest surviving veteran of The Royal Scots dies aged 104

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

New builds: Showcasing Penicuik as a perfect setting

Front of property.
Front of property.

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

Swiss Portrait
Swiss Portrait

Under the Radar: Swiss Portrait

From left, Scotland Women's Shona Campbell, Evie Wills and Sarah Law.
From left, Scotland Women's Shona Campbell, Evie Wills and Sarah Law.

Scotland Women looking to inspire a generation by reaching World Cup

The paddock at the centre of the planning application
The paddock at the centre of the planning application

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

The lochs can be utilised for water sports.
The lochs can be utilised for water sports.

Go off-grid with ‘one-of-a-kind’ eco-home and rural estate

Dalmore House.
Dalmore House.

Stunning 7-bedroom former mill owner's house full of superb period features in a...

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Penicuik, Midlothian on Monday morning.
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Penicuik, Midlothian on Monday morning.

Penicuik recorded 2.5 magnitude earthquake

Nicky Reid's first competitive goal for Penicuik Athletic proved to be the winner against Crossgates Primrose
Nicky Reid's first competitive goal for Penicuik Athletic proved to be the winner against Crossgates Primrose

Penicuik Athletic and Tranent maintain perfect start in East of Scotland League

Three-year-old Benjamin has a chromosome disorder so rare the only other recorded case is his big sister Lily, five.
Three-year-old Benjamin has a chromosome disorder so rare the only other recorded case is his big sister Lily, five.

Siblings with 'rare genetic condition find partial match

Kenny and Crystal Arnott with three-year-old Benjamin and his big sister, Lily, five in their garden Penicuik.
Kenny and Crystal Arnott with three-year-old Benjamin and his big sister, Lily, five in their garden Penicuik.

Siblings with 'rare genetic condition find partial match

Children will not be allowed to watch the Scotland v Czech Republic game in Beeslack Community High School next Monday.
Children will not be allowed to watch the Scotland v Czech Republic game in Beeslack Community High School next Monday.

Kids not allowed to watch Scotland match in Midlothian school

Mauricewood primary school closed due to number of confirmed cases
Mauricewood primary school closed due to number of confirmed cases

Penicuik primary school shuts over covid outbreak

Award-winning restaurant owner cues up Penicuik snooker hall for new eatery

Dave Wright took the photograph from his home on Thursday afternoon.
Dave Wright took the photograph from his home on Thursday afternoon.

Avalanche warning in Pentland Hills

Scott Walker, a former Lothians Champion of Champions winner, is a member of both West Linton and Gullane but can't play at either at the moment due to Covid-19 restrictions
Scott Walker, a former Lothians Champion of Champions winner, is a member of both West Linton and Gullane but can't play at either at the moment due to Covid-19 restrictions

Midlothian golfer stopped from playing at both his clubs due to new Covid rules

Scottish Water release a plea to the public to take more care when visiting the Midlothian beauty spot
Scottish Water release a plea to the public to take more care when visiting the Midlothian beauty spot

Unattended fires, cut down trees and human waste left behind at beauty spot

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Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes rejects job in new First Minister Humza Yousaf's Government

New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf announces Shona Robison as deputy and confirms role for Kate Forbes

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

What Humza Yousaf said and what he meant in speech after FM vote