Sport and leisure news

• Still time to nominate!

  Published on 1 Oct 2024

  Do you know a young person living, working or studying in Midlothian whose contribution to their local community deserves to be recognised?

• 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. 

• Sign up to Walk The Line this September

  Published on 22 Aug 2024

  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.

• 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?

• Young winners announced

  Published on 29 Nov 2023

  The winners of the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2023 have been announced at a special ceremony held at Rosslyn Chapel.

• Burnbrae Primary School cycling to success

  Published on 31 Oct 2023

  Burnbrae Primary School in Bonnyrigg has been selected as runner up for the Cycling Scotland Bikeability School of the Year award.

• New partnership agreement signed with sportscotland

  Published on 16 Oct 2023

  Midlothian Council has signed a new four-year partnership agreement with sportscotland that will see more than £1.45 million invested in supporting our communities to be more active.

• Awards scheme for inspirational youth launched

  Published on 29 Aug 2023

  Do you know an inspirational young person?

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  Locals are loving their new pump track

  Published on 6 Apr 2023

  A new looping trail for bikers and skaters called a ‘pump track’ is fast becoming a focal point for local people thanks to partnership working between the council and the North Middleton community.

• New football pitches confirmed for Midlothian communities

  Published on 23 Mar 2023

  Communities across Midlothian are to benefit from new football pitches and upgrades to existing amenities under proposals to address the findings of a report on the county’s outdoor football pitches.

• Young awards winners announced for 2022

  Published on 8 Dec 2022

  The winners of the The Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2022 have been announced at a special ceremony at Rosslyn Chapel.

• Ageing Well Walking Rugby raises money for foodbank

  Published on 7 Dec 2022

  Local children and families in need are to benefit from a £1000 donation to Midlothian Food Bank by Midlothian Walking Rugby players. Half  of the donation was matched by the teams shirt sponsor.

• Gorebridge Leisure Centre new Sunday opening hours

  Published on 2 Nov 2022

  Until further notice, Gorebridge Leisure Centre will open between 2pm-6pm on Sundays.

• Winning award was a positive experience for art club

  Published on 5 Oct 2022

  Do you know any young role models?

• Lasswade and Newbattle Leisure centre spas to re-open

  Published on 26 Aug 2022

  From Saturday 27 August, Lasswade and Newbattle centres will re-open their spas to customers and members. Facilities had been closed because of global chlorine supply issues.

• Closure of leisure centre spas

  Published on 17 Jun 2022

  As a result of the current international situation, we are currently experiencing supply chain and distribution issues for chlorine. Regrettably, we have had to take the decision to close our spas from Saturday 18 June until further notice. 

• Visit the Vogrie Wonderland Story and Book Festival

  Published on 17 Jun 2022

  Something exciting is coming to Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 23 July! Wonderland Story & Book Festival by The Book Whisperers is Midlothian's new free family festival.

• Midlothian hosts Scotland's first walking rugby festival

  Published on 17 May 2022

  Midlothian made sporting history on Saturday when it hosted Scotland’s first walking rugby festival.

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  Poltonhall improvements thanks to partnership working

  Published on 18 Feb 2022

  Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan has praised the “fantastic” partnership working that is bringing major improvements to Poltonhall Recreation Ground.

• Midlothian’s Young People Awards winners announced

  Published on 26 Jan 2022

  Winners and runners up have been announced for The Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2021 at a special online ceremony.

• Walking Rugby players donate to local food bank

  Published on 18 Nov 2021

  Local children and families in need are to benefit from a £500 donation to Midlothian Food Bank by Midlothian Walking Rugby players. 

• Depute provost 'outblinged' by local Paralympian Bronze medallist

  Published on 28 Sep 2021

  Depute Provost Councillor Margot Russell was honoured to welcome Loanhead swimmer Scott Quin back to his local pool after he won a Bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

• Council Leader grateful for defibrillator donation

  Published on 8 Sep 2021

  Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan has thanked home builder Taylor Wimpey East Scotland for donating a public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Lasswade Centre.

• Midlothian welcomes Tour of Britain cyclists

  Published on 31 Aug 2021

  Midlothian is to welcome the UK’s most prestigious stage race on Saturday 11 September as Tour of Britain cyclists battle it out from Hawick to Edinburgh.

• Celebrating return of touch rugby

  Published on 21 May 2021

  You may have spotted the council’s Ageing Well Walking Rugby Club President Charlie Adams, pictured far left, on television this week.

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