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

  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

  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

  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.

• Protect what matters most

  Midlothian Council is encouraging all our tenants to make sure they have home contents insurance in place to protect their personal belongings.