New build homes for sale in Midlothian

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.

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.

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.