Midlothian

A masterplan detailing proposals for 350 new homes at Auchendinny has been lodged with Midlothian Council.

Scottish Ministers have rejected an appeal to build houses on the greenbelt in Dalkeith.

Swedish energy group Vattenfall has been selected by Midlothian Council as its energy partner in a 50/50 joint venture set to drive the shift towards low carbon living in the region. The partnership’s first project will be the installation of an innovative district heating network which will p

Commercial fit-out and refurbishment specialist GHI Contracts has chosen to partner with building services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd again with the delivery of three contracts across the central belt of Scotland. Comprising the reconfiguration of offices at 24 St Vincent Place in Glasgow, a h

Deputy First Minister and cabinet secretary for education John Swinney did the honours at a topping out ceremony yesterday on the site of the new primary school and community facilities in Danderhall. Mr Swinney with (from left) head teacher Stephanie Campbell, P7 pupils Hazel and Max and Midlothian

Proposals to transform Midlothian Snowsport Centre into an all-year-round, multi-activity leisure facility have moved forward with an application for planning in principle.

A category A listed ‘architectural gem' located near Bonnyrigg could be restored after Midlothian Council agreed plans to step in to help secure its future. Councillors approved a recommendation to use its statutory power of compulsory purchase to acquire legal title to Mavisbank House.

Homeowners who were ordered by a court to pay a proportion of the cost of maintaining the amenity grounds in their housing scheme after being sued by an estate and land management company have successfully challenged the decision.

The developers behind the new town of Shawfair have committed to a landmark Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) that will accelerate the delivery of a well-designed, sustainable community that promotes wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. The three-year agreement between Shawfair LLP, Midlothian Council

Plans have been submitted to convert a former nursing home in Loanhead into 20 new homes. Covell Matthews Architects submitted an updated planning application to Midlothian Council with calls for 'conservative surgery' to later extensions at outbuildings at Mayburn House.

A developer of custom-built homes has brought forward a new development of 10 customisable homes in Midlothian.

Students from Newcastle’s Northumbria University have paid a visit to Shawfairt to learn how a new town is created and developed. The 42 second-year students are studying for a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying which includes construction technology, economics, measurement, contracts and law.

Construction work on a Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Melville Housing Association development of 26 new affordable homes in Bilston is now under way. (from left) David Loney, site manager (Taylor Wimpey Bilston affordable), Abby Kelman, land manager for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Neil Edgar,

The regeneration of the centre of Mayfield in Midlothian has reached an important milestone with the appointment of a masterplan consultant.

The developers behind the new town of Shawfair have today welcomed the news that a new community campus is designated for the town centre.