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News published August 2026

• Independent Study Reveals Lasting Impact of Midlothian's Equipped for Learning Programme

  Published 26 Aug 2026

  Five years after we launched Scotland's most ambitious digital learning programme, young people are achieving better results in reading, writing and maths.

• New Tenants Have Moved Into Newbyres Development

  Published 26 Aug 2026

  New tenants have moved into 75 brand-new council homes at Newbyres in Gorebridge following the completion of a major £17.5 million development delivered by Cruden on behalf of Midlothian Council.

• Fly-Tipping Threatens Livelihoods and Wildlife, Warn Midlothian Campaign Backers

  Published 26 Aug 2026

  Farmers, businesses & animal welfare organisations are backing our latest crackdown on fly-tipping, warning illegal dumping is damaging livelihoods, harming the environment & putting animals at risk.

• Come to Midlothian's first osteoporosis cafe

  Published 13 Aug 2026

  Retired teacher Liz, who is living with osteoporosis, is encouraging others affected by the bone disease to attend a special community café at Midlothian Community Hospital on 17 September.

• School Transport Update

  Published 13 Aug 2026

  We sincerely apologise for Newbattle buses arriving late for the start of the school day and two buses taking pupils to the Dalkeith Campus not turning up.

• Sign Up Now And Step Out for Midlothian's Walk The Line

  Published 13 Aug 2026

  Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll, a personal challenge or an opportunity to enjoy some of Midlothian's most scenic countryside, sign up for this year's Walk the Line.

• Historic Mavisbank House Opens Its Doors as Future Restoration Moves a Step Closer

  Published 5 Aug 2026

  Mavisbank House will welcome visitors as part Midlothian Doors Open Days, as plans to secure the long-term future of one of Scotland's most important historic buildings take a step forward.

• Transport Scotland to introduce trial to ease Lothianburn Junction traffic flow

  Published 4 Aug 2026

  Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is implementing trial measures to improve traffic flows around Lothianburn Junction, where the A702 crosses the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass.

• Midlothian Pupils Achieve Highest Exam Pass Rates in Five Years

  Published 4 Aug 2026

  More Midlothian pupils sat and passed National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in 2026 than in previous years, according to exam results published today.