Midlothian Council

Learning a musical instrument can lead to improved thinking skills in old age, according to new research

Education Playing music in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life

The swimming pool at the Mariner Centre in Camelon is among a growing number of facilities closed across Scotland. Picture: Scott Louden

National Councils warn of more swimming pool closures due to chlorine shortage

Business Plans submitted for major 'green' office park on outskirts of Edinburgh

Politics Heightened Brexit risk in Midlothian

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

Business £50 million Dalkeith warehouse to create hundreds of jobs

Homes and Gardens Pathhead house plan likened to a 'Malibu beach house'

Politics Midlothian councillors veto £40k a year business manager job

Columnists New towns meet housing need and changing property demands - Nick Waugh

Heritage Midlothian councillor discovers his ancestors were victims of forced servitude

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Transport Glasgow Airport search and check in area closed 'after suspicious item found'

Politics Sir Keir Starmer hopes to abolish House of Lords in Labour’s first term

Politics Alison Thewliss ‘would work closer’ with Scottish Government if elected leader