Midlothian
Located to the south of the city, a new build house in Midlothian gives you all the convenience of living close enough to easily commute into Edinburgh, but having the Pentland Hills and other areas of outstanding natural beauty such as Glencorse Reservoir and the North Esk and South Esk rivers, on your doorstep. The area is perfect for hikers, a haven for anglers and is steeped in history, full of glorious parks, castles and stately homes.
New Homes in Midlothian
Living in Midlothian
Key routes and connections
The county has three key routes across it, the A68, A7 and A701, all heading south into the Scottish Borders and linking with the A720, Edinburgh’s ring-road. Borders Railway services operate trains along a stunning route, that’s picturesque as well as practical, from Tweedbank all the way to Edinburgh.
Schools, sports and skiing
The area has a great choice of 33 primary schools and six secondary schools as well as Newbattle, a centre offering specialist support for children of all ages. There’s also the Loanhead Centre, which has a primary school, health centre as well as leisure facilities and a swimming pool. If you’d prefer to take to the slopes, your new home’s close to Destination Hillend – the Snowsports Centre – complete with the longest dry ski slope in Europe.
Shop till you drop
If you enjoy shopping, it has excellent centres including the Straiton Retail Park, which is packed full of high street brands, restaurants, cafes, and bars – it even has an IKEA! There’s also Eskbank Retail Area and nearby Fort Kinnaird, within a short drive of your new home. Whether you're in need of everyday essentials or want to make an enjoyable day of it, head into Edinburgh for retail therapy at its absolute best.