The county of Midlothianis one of 32 Scottish council areas and is a lieutenancy area. It is bounded by the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders regions. Located just 10 miles from Edinburgh it is a gorgeous county, defined by the Pentland Hills in the west and the Moorfoot Hills in the south with undulating hills and thick wooded countryside in between. It is also packed with historic sites. Vogerie Country Park for example, near Gorebridge, is a magnificent 19th century estate that is surrounded by farmland and woodland and features a formal park and a wonderful walled garden. Another famous attraction is Rosslyn Chapel, a splendid 15th century Gothic structure famous for its beautiful carvings and association with the Knights Templar (and more recently, its place in Dan Brown’s ‘Da Vinci Code.’)
There are hundreds of other outstanding historical sites, from Arniston Houst to Borthwick Castle, Dalhousie Castle to Newbattle Abbey, Roslin Castle to Roslin Glen Country Park, Dalkeith Palace to Wallace’s Cave. In addition the Scottish Mining Museum is one of the best examples of a Victorian colliery in all of the UK.
Most visitors to Midloathian will be there for Edinburgh however, and what a city it is. From the Old Town and New Town districts now listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites to the bohemian nightlife in the shadow of 15th century buildings; from Canongate Kirk to Greyfriars Kirk to Holyrood Abbey and Edinburgh Castle towering over the city, there is history everywhere. For architecture buffs, Edinburgh has it all from battlements and castles to Charlotte Square to the City Chambers, (designed by John Adam) and for art lovers The National Gallery of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art are among the finest in the world. No trip to the UK is complete without stopping in wonderful corner of Scotland.
Queens Hall - Edinburgh, Edinburgh2011 and has been a triumphant year for twenty-three year old Ben Howard. With catchy single "The Wolves" he caught the attention of potential fans away from his growing fan base in Devon and Cornwall - Howard being both a Totnes resident and former Falmouth University student - due to extensive plays on both national radio and TV. Through this song he proved that comparisons to the lengendary John Martyn was just, but also that he should not be dismissed as just another new folk act on the scene. Debut album "Every Kingdom, released just last November, is sure to place him firmly in the publi…
Rizzle Kicks are a hip-hop duo from Southend in London. The duo consists of Jordan “Rizzle” Stephens and Harley “Sylvester” Alexander-Sule . They released their debut album ‘Stereo Typical’ on 31 October 2011. Rizzle Kicks have been making music together since they attended school in Sussex. They realised that their style fitted together when Alexander-Sule sang over one of Stephens’ tracks. A promotional single ‘Miss Cigarette’ was released in December 2010; they then released their debut single ‘Prophet (Better Watch It) in May 2011, which was offered as a free download on their website. The…
One of the pioneers of punk, a leading light in the legendary Stiff label and critically acclaimed singer songwriter in his own right, Nick Lowe is perhaps best known for his songs Cruel To Be Kind and (I Love The Sound Of) Breaking Glass and albums Jesus of Cool and Labour of Lust. He's just released The Old Magic, his first new studio album in over four years, and is currently touring with Wilco in the USA.…
Usher Hall, EdinburghDavid Hasselhoff has a large resume in the world of entertainment, having worked as a singer, actor, producer and businessman. His acting roles in Knight Rider and Baywatch have made him a star world-wide. During the time he was filming Baywatch, David Hasselhoff launched his music career. Although his success was very limited in his home of America, he had a number one hit in Germany in 1989 with his single ‘Looking for Freedom.’ In 2006, his fan base attempted to resurrect the popularity of this song as it was made available for online purchase. It sold over 40,000 copies in just…
Australian Pink Floyd is the band to see when it comes to Pink Floyd tributes. More than just an average cover band, Aussie Pink Floyd meticulously strives to recreate the ground-breaking work of the iconic band and put on mind-blowing live stage shows. Lasers, lights, on-screen visuals, and huge inflatables give lucky audience members a chance to really feel like they're at an authentic Pink Floyd concert. In 2011 they became the first band to debut a new stereoscopic 3D element as part of their show and 2012 is sure to bring more jaw-dropping innovations to the delight of their large fan bas…
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, EdinburghRecreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, and the recent 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena. This production will include songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more hit musical productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables!…
As one of the biggest selling and longest serving bands of all time, The Drifters have sold over 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world to date The line up of The Drifters has undergone many changes with more than 60 different singers, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore. Some of the group's biggest hits include classics such as 'Saturday Night at the Movies,' 'There Goes My First Love', 'Under The Boardwalk,' 'Can I Take You Home Little Girl,' 'You're More Than A Number in My Little Red Book', 'Love Games,' 'Hello …
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, EdinburghSarah Millican is a successful English stand-up comedienne from South Shields. Her profile on the comedy scene first increased after winning the 'if.comedy award' in 2008 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She is now a regular and popular addition to many a TV show such as 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of Ten Cats', 'Mock the Week' etc and has recently been a celebrity guest panellist on 'Loose Women'. She releases her 'Live' DVD in 2011 and has completed three live tours, the latest of which was her 'Chatterbox' tour in 2010.…
Edinburgh Picture House, EdinburghAfter nearly eight years together, The Maccabees are still going strong. This London based indie rock band has just released their third studio album named "Given to the wild" in January 2012 and it has garnered positive reviews from various media outlets. The five members of The Maccabees have been on a roll lately as they finished the last 2 years as headlining acts of various rock shows including the prestigious Shockwave NME Awards Tour. The group is often regarded as being one of the best post-britpop guitar bands and according to pundits in the industry, they might be the ones to save Br…
HMV Picturehouse, EdinburghFormed in Mississippi, the fivesome rock band have blazed a trial as the quintessential rock band. Their first self-titled album deliver their masterwork - 'a blistering, both-barrels approach etched in the grain of brand new hits'. Rising to fame with their single Kryptonite, the band signed with Republic Records, and the band now perform more than 300 concerts a year. Selling over 16 million albums worldwide, the band are clearly going from strength to strength.…
Rizzle KicksFriday, 24 February 2012Live music/Dance Music event at HMV Edinburgh Picture House, Edinburgh, Midlothian. To watch Rizzle Kicks live at HMV Edinburgh Picture House on the Friday, 24 February 2012, check out our list of primary and secondary ticket providers and compare t
Other concerts, music and gigs in Midlothian are:
David Hasselhoff26 Feb, EdinburghBeyond the Barricade28 Feb, EdinburghLittle Dragon28 Feb, EdinburghThe Drifters1 Mar, EdinburghKarnataka2 Mar, EdinburghThe Maccabees5 Mar, Edinburgh3 Doors Down9 Mar, EdinburghThe Jayhawks10 Mar, EdinburghUFO16 Mar, EdinburghEnter Shikari17 Mar, Edinburgh
Sport in Midlothian
Corn Exchange EdinburghOur spotlight theatre/performing arts centre of the week is Corn Exchange Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh. See what shows and performances are on this week at Corn Exchange Edinburgh.
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Dynamic EarthOur Dynamic Earth is one of Edinburgh´s most exciting, "must see" attractions. Take a thrilling journey back in time and learn about our planet Earth. Interactive displays let you see, hear, smell and feel the planet as it was in the past, how it is today, and how it will be in the future. Our…Location: Edinburgh
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