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Kier to begin £41.8m build of new Mayfield Community Learning Campus

Mayfield, Scotland · Mayfield

Kier to begin £41.8m build of new Mayfield Community Learning Campus

THE £41.8 million build of the new Mayfield Community Learning Campus is set to get underway this summer, Midlothian Council has announced. The local authority has appointed Kier to build the new campus, which is expected to be complete in spring 2027, with the overall project due to conclude later that year. The existing buildings at the site will be demolished, with the new campus incorporating Mayfield Primary School, St Luke’s RC Primary Sch…Read Article

Police appeal: Have you seen Toni?

Dalkeith · Dalkeith

Police appeal: Have you seen Toni?

Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 29-year-old woman reported missing from Dalkeith. Toni McNelis was last seen in the early hours of Thursday, 5 June in the Niddrie area. She is described as being around 5ft 4in tall, of slim build, with short blonde hair. When last seen, she was wearing dark blue leggings, white trainers, a white flowery tank top and a white/cream cardigan. Constable Lourens said: “We are concerned for …Read Article

Housebuilder to launch 220-home Midlothian development

Midlothian, Scotland · Midlothian

Housebuilder to launch 220-home Midlothian development

Site manager Ewan Todd and development sales manager Jenna Fordyce. Image credit: Phil Wilkinson Photography MILLER Homes is launching a new 220-property development in the village of Danderhall, Midlothian. Miller Homes at Shawfair will comprise 176 properties for private sale and 44 affordable homes. The site will feature a variety of styles from Miller Homes’ latest portfolio, including terraced two-bedroom homes; semi-detached three-bedroom …Read Article

Midlothian Council considers chunky taxi tariff rise following industry talks

Taxi fares in Midlothian could rise as the local authority begins consultation on a proposed review of tariffs. The General Purposes Committee will meet on 17 June 2025 to decide whether to move forward with new charges suggested by the Midlothian Taxi Operators Association (MTOA).The proposed changes, if approved for consultation, would mark the first adjustment to fares since November 2022. Under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, the c…Midlothian, Scotland · Midlothian Read Article

Midlothian taxi drivers call for fare increases

Taxi fares in Midlothian could go up by up to 20% after cab firms called for an increase in their first review in three years. Midlothian Taxi Owner’s Association (MTOA)has called on the council to consider introducing fares which mirror colleagues in Edinburgh and say costs have increase significantly since the last review in 2022. […] The post Midlothian taxi drivers call for fare increases appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.Midlothian, Scotland · Midlothian Read Article

Experts reveal which areas in Scotland have seen the lowest educational rate than any other – Scottish Business News

New research has revealed the Scottish areas with the lowest educational rate. The study, conducted by business energy experts Utility Bidder, analysed factors such as business survival rates, transport links, GDP, and office efficiency ratings to reveal the best and worst regions for Scottish entrepreneurs to start their businesses. Scottish areas with the lowest educational rate: RankLocal authorityPeople with level 6 qualifications or highe…Midlothian, Scotland · Midlothian Read Article

Historic castle set for new chapter following delicate conservation work

Rosslyn Castle AN architect at Page\Park has told Project Scotland that the practice’s work to make the 17th century Rosslyn Castle more resilient in the face of climate change and increasingly extreme weather patterns ‘pushed the boundaries’ of its conservation philosophy. Carried out on behalf of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust, the Glasgow-headquartered practice was contracted after successfully delivering three previous major capital development pr…Conservation · Roslin Read Article

City Access Scaffolding appoints new commercial director

Ross Archibald (second from left) with the Access City Scaffolding team CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the appointment of Ross Archibald as its new commercial director. The Bonnyrigg-based company said that it was clear Ross was a ‘great fit’ for the role from the very first conversation, adding that he brings deep commercial experience, industry insight, and a shared belief in how a modern scaffolding business should be run. Commenting o…Infrastructure · Bonnyrigg Read Article

Bonnyrigg infant school to become day care centre

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A former primary school is to be turned into a day care centre for council and charitable organisations in Midlothian. The Category-C listed Bonnyrigg Infant School building dates back to the 19th century and was most recently used as council offices but closed five years ago. Now an application by Midlothian Council for Listed Building […] The post Bonnyrigg infant school to become day care centre appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.Bonnyrigg, Scotland · Bonnyrigg See the Story

Shipping tank to help develop tropical seafood in Midlothian

Scientists will use a shipping container to help them develop tropical seafood using artificial intelligence on land in Midlothian. Midlothian Council planners have given the go ahead for the container to be placed on Dryden Farm, Roslin, which is owned by the University of Edinburgh, at a historic battle site. A report from planning officers […] The post Shipping tank to help develop tropical seafood in Midlothian appeared first on The Edinburg…Artificial Intelligence · Midlothian Read Article

Dramatic cut in parking spaces on new housing estates in Midlothian

Parking spaces on new housing estates and other developments in Midlothian are set to be dramatically cut in a bid to crackdown on private car use. New parking standards for developers in the county reduce the number of visitor spaces required in new residential site from one for every two houses to no more than one for […] The post Dramatic cut in parking spaces on new housing estates in Midlothian appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.Scottish Government · Midlothian Read Article