A new local publication
Short videos and a weekly newsletter about Midlothian, its towns and its history
The Midlothian Minute is an independent local publication. We’re starting a weekly newsletter with local news and one topic explained properly, with the sources we used, and a series of short explainer videos about the places around us.
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Newtongrange
Why the streets are numbered one to ten
The whole village was planned around the Lady Victoria Colliery, which the Lothian Coal Company began sinking in 1890.
Source: Geograph, Third Street photo notes
What we make
A place online for the people and places of Midlothian
We cover Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Newtongrange, Gorebridge, Mayfield, Loanhead, Roslin and everywhere in between. Every fact we share comes with a source.
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The weekly newsletter
Local news from around Midlothian and one topic explained properly, with links to the sources we used.
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Short explainer videos
Each video looks at one place or moment in Midlothian’s history, using real photos of the place. They go out on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and each one has a written story here with its sources.
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Your questions, explained
Send us something you’ve always wondered about, such as a street name, an old building or a new development, and we’ll pick one to explain.
Coming soon
Our first explainers are on the way
We’re putting together short videos and stories about the towns, buildings and history of Midlothian. Sign up to the newsletter and you’ll hear about each one first.
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