South of Edinburgh and rising into the Pentland Hills. Penicuik was known for paper mills, and there was coalmining around Monktonhall, but now more Edinburgh commuter villages (Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead).
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Scotland
Address
Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith EH22 1DN
Phone
0131 270 7500
Website
http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1514.73