Sport and leisure news

• ​​​​​​​Midlothian Snowsports Centre celebrates 60 years at Hillend

  Published on 5 Dec 2025

  Midlothian Snowsports Centre celebrates its 60th birthday on its current site at Hillend on Monday 8 December, marking six decades as one of Scotland’s most iconic snowsports destinations.

• Cabinet Members Visit Prana to Explore New Wellbeing Centre Plans

  Published on 4 Dec 2025

  Council Leader Kelly Parry, Depute Leader Councillor Colin Cassidy & Provost Debbi McCall recently visited Prana BJJ Academy in Mayfield to learn more about its plans for its social enterprise centre.

• “MAC has been my lifesaver” – Stroke Survivor Runs Half Marathon Thanks to Midlothian Active Choices

  Published on 21 Oct 2025

  Midlothian Active Choices (MAC), our physical activity referral programme, has helped stroke survivor Dorothy Hansen achieve what she once thought impossible – completing another half-marathon.

• Council Approves new Play Strategy to help children thrive

  Published on 9 Sep 2025

  Midlothian Council Approves New Play Strategy to Champion Children's Rights and Wellbeing

• Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2025 launched!

  Published on 12 Aug 2025

  The annual Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2025 are now open for nominations in five categories. 

• Sign up to Walk The Line this September

  Published on 11 Aug 2025

  Midlothian’s annual autumn walk is back, with residents encouraged to lace up their boots and tackle three, five or eight miles along the scenic Penicuik to Eskbank walkway.

• Midlothian’s Catering Team powering hungry cyclists  

  Published on 5 Aug 2025

  Midlothian hospitality was in full force this week with the council’s catering team providing meals at Dalkeith High School for participants of the London Edinburgh London (LEL) cycling event.

• New video series showcases the best of Midlothian to locals and visitors

  Published on 1 Jul 2025

  Locate in Midlothian today launches a new series of videos designed to showcase the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and thriving businesses that make Midlothian a must visit destination.

• New Investment Serves Up Refurbished Tennis Courts Across Midlothian

  Published on 30 Jun 2025

  The council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have teamed up to refurbish and improve public park tennis courts in Midlothian.

• The dinosaurs are coming!

  Published on 29 Jan 2025

  A thrilling dinosaur model trail touring the UK is arriving in Midlothian on Saturday.

• Council's Ageing Well Co-ordinator on New Year Honours List

  Published on 31 Dec 2024

  We are so proud the council’s Ageing Well Co-ordinator Vivian Wallace has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List for services to older people.

• Council nominate councillor for Newbyres Community Trust Board

  Published on 17 Dec 2024

  Midlothian Council agreed today (17 December) to nominate Councillor Douglas Bowen to represent the council on the Board of Trustees of the Newbyres Community Trust.

• Alpine Coaster fully booked for Opening Weekend

  Published on 12 Sep 2024

  The new Alpine Coaster is fully booked for its Opening Weekend, taking place on Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September. 

• Pickleball's growing popularity in Midlothian

  Published on 18 Apr 2024

  Is the fun racquet sport of pickleball becoming the fastest growing activity in Midlothian?

Sub-categories of Sport and leisure

• Walking and cycling
• Wellbeing
• Snowsports Centre
• Parks
• Leisure centres and pools
• Active Schools Midlothian

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