Common Good Property
Property that has Common Good status includes land, buildings and cash that had been bought by or gifted to a former Burgh on or before 15 May 1975, and:
- has been used by the general public for a long time.
- was dedicated for a specific public purpose.
- title conditions ensuring public use were agreed in the original charter.
Midlothian Council is successor authority to 4 former Burghs:
Our register of Common Good Property
Correct at April 2022
Former Burgh of Dalkeith
Name of asset: Dalkeith Common Good Fund
Nature of asset: Common Good Fund
Location: N/A
Description: Fund set up for the benefit of the inhabitants of Dalkeith.
Value: Approximately £9,000 (2025/26)
Former Burgh of Penicuik
Name of asset: Penicuik Common Good Fund
Nature of asset: Common Good Fund
Location: N/A
Description: Fund set up for the benefit of the inhabitants of Penicuik.
Value: Approximately £2,000 (2025/26)
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