Midlothian
§ This page gives an overview of the Midlothian local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Midlothian is a largely rural area just south of Edinburgh, combining countryside with towns like Dalkeith and Penicuik. It has historic mining roots but now focuses on services, tourism, and science-based industries.
Midlothian Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Midlothian local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Midlothian can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Midlothian.
Key Facts about Midlothian
What region is Midlothian in? Midlothian is in Scotland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is Midlothian a city? No, Midlothian is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Midlothian? The local government for this district is: Midlothian Council (Scotland Council Area).
▶ Official website of Midlothian Council 🔗 midlothian.gov.uk
Which police force covers Midlothian? Policing in Midlothian is provided by Police Scotland 🔗 scotland.police.uk, which covers the whole of Scotland.
Midlothian in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Midlothian is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Scotland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ East Central Scotland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ East Lothian and Midlothian
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Midlothian
Midlothian is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 57 of them are in Scotland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Midlothian
Midlothian is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bonnyrigg
- Dalkeith
- Midlothian East
- Midlothian South
- Midlothian West
- Penicuik
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Post Towns in Midlothian
Below is a list of post towns in Midlothian, grouped by postcode area:
- EH ▸ Bonnyrigg (EH19) ⁞ Dalkeith (EH22) ⁞ Gorebridge (EH23) ⁞ Lasswade (EH18) ⁞ Loanhead (EH20) ⁞ Pathhead (EH37) ⁞ Penicuik (EH26) ⁞ Rosewell (EH24) ⁞ Roslin (EH25)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Midlothian
Midlothian covers 12 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bilston (Midlothian)
- Bonnyrigg
- Bush
- Dalkeith
- Danderhall *
- Edinburgh *
- Gorebridge and Mayfield
- Loanhead
- Pathhead
- Penicuik
- Rosewell
- Roslin
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Midlothian.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Midlothian
Midlothian is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Midlothian Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- ScotRail ▸ Eskbank (EH22 3NX) ⁞ Newtongrange (EH22 4PE) ⁞ Gorebridge (EH23 4JX) ⁞ Shawfair (EH22 1SB)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.