Pupils from Roslin Primary School are pictured helping sow the seeds of a brighter future for local wildlife at Roslin Glen Country Park.
The new A7 junction providing access to Center Parcs Scottish Borders has been completed on schedule, marking a key milestone in the development of the holiday village between Hawick and Selkirk.
A house builder has challenged West Lothian’s rejection of plans to build new homes in the heart of Livingston.
>Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
World-mile record holder and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Josh Kerr will deliver the match-ball at Scotland’s opening Nations Championship game of the season.
A Midlothian charitable organisation has begun a programme of creative activities creating an opportunity for the local community to have better access to the arts.
From today, Scottish households should check their doormats and letterboxes for confirmation they will get £150 off their energy bills this winter.
The points were shared at Tynecastle Park tonight.
South Scotland Green MSP Laura Moodie has called for an “Amazon Tax” on large online retailers to help independent businesses and revive declining high streets across the region.
Plans to convert a former Masonic Lodge in Broxburn have been backed by councillors despite fears about increased traffic.
Plans to restore nearly 1,000 hectares of peat land across four local authorities are set to get underway after farmers came together to support the work.
British and Irish Lions winger Darcy Graham returns from a bicep injury as Edinburgh name their side to face French giants RC Toulon in their opening EPCR Challenge Cup match at Hive Stadium.
Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
New legislation strengthens the role of Scottish councils in local decision-making, with COSLA welcoming greater legal protection for local self-government.
Hand washing is crucial for protecting ourselves, our health, and those around us. It is vital for controlling bacteria and helping to limit the spread of viruses.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed new software that could help scientists build bigger and more reliable quantum computers.
A public inquiry into plans for 15 wind turbines near Gifford has heard claims they would harm the Lammermuirs landscape.
Wouter Vrancken spoke to the press today before Hearts’ huge European tie against Nordsjaelland.
A scarlet townhouse which dates back to the 18th century is to be repainted orange after planners said it would blend in with surrounding buildings.
Plans to open a sports injury clinic on a Bathgate industrial estate have been backed by councillors.
West Lothian Food Network has joined forces with Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food to bring cooking skills to local communities.
More than 200 events will take place across Scotland as the Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns from October 21 to 31, bringing international performers to Edinburgh to explore this year's theme, ‘Bird and Beast’.
A new £5 million asphalt production facility has opened at Soutra Mains Quarry in Midlothian, expanding local supplies for roadworks and construction projects across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
Former First Minister Humza Yousaf says Scotland’s public discourse has become “deeply polarised, and often toxic” as he joins a new University of Edinburgh programme helping students navigate political divisions.
Residents at a packed village hall hearing said John Muir would be “turning in his grave” over plans for 200-metre-high wind turbines at Newland Hill, near Gifford, as concerns were raised over the impact on East Lothian’s historic landscape.
Air quality testing continues at crucial sites in West Lothian despite improvements in the last ten years.
Scottish Borders pupils took part in a mock council debate to learn how local decisions are made and how young people can influence their communities.
Concern over the rising costs of prescription medication has seen the makers of Mounjaro accused of having a ‘monopoly’ on the sector.
West Lothian Council confirmed it is to bring in more booking slots for its five recycling centres.
ScotRail recorded more than 48 million passenger journeys between April and September 2026, a seven per cent increase on last year, as major events and cheaper fares helped drive demand.
Extra trains bring total of additional seats on CrossCountry routes since 2024 to 60,000 seats per week.
Residents in East Lothian are being given a second chance to sign up to the council’s profitable garden waste scheme.
Councillors in West Lothian have questioned the move to charge for replacement bins – despite voting for the move earlier in the year.
Xcite Linlithgow has been named Scotland’s Public Club/Centre of the Year for the second consecutive year, with almost 539,000 annual visits and a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
The chief executive of an award-winning Scottish Borders care home has expressed her pride after it received a ringing endorsement from inspectors.
East Lothian residents are turning to local Information Hubs for help with everything from financial worries and housing to health, employment and family support.
