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Midlothian Council
Meadhan Lodainn
Location
Geography
Area Ranked 21st
 - Total 354 km²
 - % Water  ?
Admin HQ Dalkeith
ISO 3166-2 GB-MLN
ONS code 00QW
Demographics
Population Ranked 28th
 - Total (2006

)

79,300
 - Density

224 /km² (580 /sq mi)
Politics
Midlothian Council
http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/
Control Labour (minority control)
MPs
MSPs

Midlothian (Meadhan Lodainn in Gaelic) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and a lieutenancy area. Geology and geomorphology See also Geology of Scotland The land area of Scotland is 78 772 km² (30414 square miles roughly 30% of the area of This is a list of Council areas of Scotland ordered by area. See also List of Scottish council areas by population (2004 To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of ISO 3166-2GB is an ISO standard which defines Geocodes it is the subset of ISO 3166-2 which applies to the United Kingdom. The Office for National Statistics coding system is a hierarchical code used in the United Kingdom for tabulating Census and other statistical data Scotland covers an area of 78782 km² or 30341 mi², giving it a Population density of. This is a list of council areas of Scotland ordered by population. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume Midlothian Council is one of the 32 local authorities of Scotland. Scottish Labour (often but inaccurately described at the "Scottish Labour Party" is that part of the (British Labour Party which operates in Scotland This is a list of Members of Parliament (MPs elected to the House of Commons by Scottish constituencies for the Fifty-Fourth Parliament of the United Kingdom David Hamilton (born October 24, 1950) is the Scottish Labour Party MP for Midlothian. Composition of the Parliament Graphical representation This is a graphical comparison of party strengths in the 2nd session of the Scottish Parliament at the time Rhona Brankin (born 19 January 1950) a Labour Co-operative politician and was first elected to represent Midlothian in the Scottish Parliament Scottish Gaelic ( Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. For local government purposes Scotland is divided into 32 areas designated as "council areas" which are all governed by unitary authorities designated as Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. The Lieutenancy areas of Scotland are the areas used for the ceremonial lord-lieutenants, the monarch 's representatives in Scotland. It borders the Scottish Borders, East Lothian and the City of Edinburgh council areas. The Scottish Borders, often referred to simply as the Borders, is one of 32 local government council areas of Scotland. East Lothian ( Lodainn an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 Unitary council areas in Scotland, and a lieutenancy Area. Edinburgh ( ˈɛdɪnb(ərə Dùn Èideann) is the Capital of Scotland and is its second largest city after Glasgow.

The council area was created in 1996, under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, with the boundaries of the Midlothian district of the Lothian region. The Local Government etc (Scotland Act 1994 (1994 c 39 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which created the current local government The regions and districts of Scotland were established under the Local Government (Scotland Act 1973 as a two-tier system of Local government in Scotland. The regions and districts of Scotland were established under the Local Government (Scotland Act 1973 as a two-tier system of Local government in Scotland. The district had been created in 1975, under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, and it consisted of the local government county of Midlothian, minus the burgh of Musselburgh and Calder, Cramond, Currie and Inveresk areas. The Local Government (Scotland Act 1973 (1973 c 65 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, that reformed local government in Scotland The counties of Scotland were the principal divisions of Scotland until 1975 A Burgh (ˈbʌʀə is an autonomous corporate entity in Scotland, usually a Town. This article is about Musselburgh in Scotland For Musselburgh in New Zealand see Suburbs of Dunedin Musselburgh is the largest settlement in Cramond is a seaside Village now part of suburban Edinburgh, Scotland, located in the north-west corner of the city at the mouth of the River Almond Currie, is a Suburb of the Scottish capital Edinburgh. A former village within the County of Midlothian, it lies to the far south west of the Inveresk ( Gaelic: Inbhir Easg) was formerly a village and now forms the southern part of Musselburgh.

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Midlothian and Edinburgh

The county of Midlothian was known, officially, as the County of Edinburgh until 1921, and was sometimes called Edinburghshire during the 19th century. Edinburgh ( ˈɛdɪnb(ərə Dùn Èideann) is the Capital of Scotland and is its second largest city after Glasgow. Traces of this can be found in the name of the Heart of Midlothian mosaic on the Royal Mile, and Heart of Midlothian F.C., both of which are based firmly within the city boundaries, and are no longer part of Midlothian at all. The Heart of Midlothian is a heart-shaped mosaic built into the pavement near the West Door of St Giles Kirk on the Royal Mile (the High Street in this section in The Royal Mile is the popular name for the succession of streets which form the main thoroughfare of Edinburgh's Old Town. Heart of Midlothian FC (most commonly referred to as Hearts) is a football club from Edinburgh, Scotland who play in the Scottish

Constituencies

There is a Midlothian constituency of the Scottish Parliament and a Midlothian constituency of the House of Commons. Midlothian is a constituency of the Scottish Parliament ( Holyrood) Midlothian, Scotland, is a Constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Towns and villages

Places of interest

Notable People Associated with Midlothian

Further information: Category:People from Midlothian

Schools in Midlothian

Primary schools

Secondary schools

Special schools

Twinning

Midlothian is twinned with Komárom-Esztergom in Hungary. For the Scottish painter (1903-1981 see William MacTaggart Sir William McTaggart (1835 &ndash 1910 was a Scottish landscape Lasswade is a parish and village in Midlothian, Scotland, on the River North Esk, nine Miles (14 Primary education is the first stage of Compulsory education. For the Sydney suburb of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, see Bonnyrigg New South Wales. Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. Danderhall is a Village in Midlothian, Scotland. It is just outside the City of Edinburgh. History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. Gorebridge is an old mining town in Midlothian, Scotland.Gorebridge gets its name from the river "Gore" of which a Bridge was once over For the Sydney suburb of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, see Bonnyrigg New South Wales. For the Sydney suburb of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, see Bonnyrigg New South Wales. History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Mayfield is a community in Midlothian, Scotland, located just South of Dalkeith between the A68 and the A7 south History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of For the Sydney suburb of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, see Bonnyrigg New South Wales. Loanhead (pop 6900 is a small town in Midlothian, Scotland, to the south of Edinburgh, and close to Roslin, Bonnyrigg and Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. Mayfield is a community in Midlothian, Scotland, located just South of Dalkeith between the A68 and the A7 south History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Gorebridge is an old mining town in Midlothian, Scotland.Gorebridge gets its name from the river "Gore" of which a Bridge was once over Newtongrange is a former Mining village in Midlothian, Scotland. History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Loanhead (pop 6900 is a small town in Midlothian, Scotland, to the south of Edinburgh, and close to Roslin, Bonnyrigg and Rosewell is a former mining town in Midlothian, Scotland, south of Polton and north-east of Rosslynlee. Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. Gorebridge is an old mining town in Midlothian, Scotland.Gorebridge gets its name from the river "Gore" of which a Bridge was once over History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Mayfield is a community in Midlothian, Scotland, located just South of Dalkeith between the A68 and the A7 south History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Loanhead (pop 6900 is a small town in Midlothian, Scotland, to the south of Edinburgh, and close to Roslin, Bonnyrigg and For the Sydney suburb of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, see Bonnyrigg New South Wales. Rosewell is a former mining town in Midlothian, Scotland, south of Polton and north-east of Rosslynlee. Gorebridge is an old mining town in Midlothian, Scotland.Gorebridge gets its name from the river "Gore" of which a Bridge was once over Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. For the village in Midlothian see Pathhead Midlothian. Pathhead is an area of Kirkcaldy, in Fife, Scotland. History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. Dalkeith High School is a non-denominational secondary State school located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Lasswade High School Centre is a non-denominational secondary State school located in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. For the Sydney suburb of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, see Bonnyrigg New South Wales. Newbattle Community High School is a non-denominational secondary State school located in Easthouses, Dalkeith, Scotland on the History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Penicuik High School is a Non-denominational secondary State school located in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of A special school is a school catering to students who have Special educational needs e Saltersgate School is a non-denominational special State school located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. History In 1650 Cromwell ’s army came to Dalkeith His officer General Monck, was Commander in Scotland and the government of the country was based out of Gorebridge is an old mining town in Midlothian, Scotland.Gorebridge gets its name from the river "Gore" of which a Bridge was once over Penicuik is a burgh in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. Komárom-Esztergom is the name of an administrative county ( Comitatus or megye in northern Hungary, on the border with Slovakia. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic

Famous Battles

The Battle of Roslin was a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, taking place on 24 February 1303 at Roslin, Scotland. The Battle of Roslin was a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, taking place on 24 February 1303 at Roslin Scotland. The First War of Scottish Independence lasted from the outbreak of the war with the invasion by England in 1296 until the De jure restoration of Scottish independence Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Roslin (sometimes spelt Rosslyn or Roslyn) is a village in Midlothian, Scotland, to the south of the Scottish capital city Edinburgh A Scottish army led by Simon Fraser and John Comyn defeated the English. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Sir Simon Fraser of Oliver and Neidpath Knight Banneret fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence. John III Comyn Lord of Badenoch or John "the Red", also known simply as the Red Comyn, (died 10 February 1306) was a Scottish nobleman England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Although a significant action, only a few hundred men, all of them heavy cavalry, were involved on either side. The Cavalry (from French cavalerie) is the second oldest of the Combat Arms, and as Soldiers or Warriors who fought mounted on The English force was raised in Northumberland and was tasked with intervening in support of the occupation forces of Edward I. Edward I (17 June 1239 – 7 July 1307 popularly known as Longshanks, was a King of England who achieved historical fame by conquering large parts of Wales and almost The much smaller Scottish force rode through the night from Biggar, intercepted them and defeated them in two, possibly three, sharp fights. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Biggar is a Burgh in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The town is situated in the Southern Uplands, near the River Clyde The site of the battle has been said to be the field opposite the old and new burial grounds. Members of the Comyn, Fraser and possibly Sinclair families fought at the Battle of Roslin.


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Midlothian

-proper noun

  1. an area of Scotland, currently a council area, formerly a county
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