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Local tributes paid after death of Her Majesty Queen

Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant and Provost led local tributes after the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Books of condolence are open at various venues across Midlothian.

#KindnessMidlothian Campaign launched

Midlothian Community Planning Partnership launch the #KindnessMidlothian Campaign, designed to co-ordinate all the help on offer to protect vulnerable people and support frontline workers.

New Locate in Midlothian website launched

If you’re looking to start a new business venture, grow your existing company, relocate with your family or simply want to visit the area, the newly launched Locate in Midlothian website gives you all the tools, support and information you need.

The Turing Trust moves Scottish base to Loanhead

The family of World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing have bought an industrial unit in Midlothian to help a trust set up in his name.

Cycling challenge arrives in Midlothian

Midlothian Council is encouraging Midlothian residents and those who work in the area to join the Ride it Out challenge.

MSZ Business Forum introduction to Business Leader Groups

An introduction to the services and benefits of Business Leader Groups by accredited facilitators and business coaches from Henderson Loggie - Business Growth Solutions.

Midlothian Science Zone - New Appointment

Midlothian Science Zone appoints a project co-ordinator to increase engagement and collaboration within the community and beyond, raising awareness to the opportunities of this centre of excellence for animal health, research and science business.

MSZ Business Forum discuss data opportunities

Data led the discussion at MSZ's virtual Business Forum event on March 9th with guests speakers joined by businesses within the zone.

Active Travel in Midlothian - Consultation

Midlothian Council want to hear your views on active travel in Midlothian by exploring a virtual consultation room and filling in a short survey.

Quotient Limited accredited as a Living Wage Employer

Quotient Limited is accredited as a Living Wage Employer. In Scotland, more than 15% of all jobs pay less than the real Living Wage - around 350,000 jobs.

Finalists announced for Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2023

The finalists have been announced for the Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2023 and we are delighted to see a representation of the innovative science talent from 'in the zone'!

Business Gateway Midlothian & East Lothian Coffee Morning

Local businesses are invited to attend this joint Business Gateway Midlothian and East Lothian coffee morning and networking session.

Midlothian design engineer is only UK finalist in global challenge to invent new ventilator

Locally based design engineer is the only UK finalist in a global challenge to invent a new ventilator to help Covid-19 sufferers.

COVID-19 antibody test developed at Midlothian BioCampus

Midlothian based scientists Quotient Limited demonstrate a coronavirus antibody test and analysis for the presence of SARS-Cov2, the virus behind Covid-19, using their MosaiQ™ automated testing platform designed for rapid results in transfusion diagnostic...

Edinburgh & South East Scotland Regional Prosperity Framework

Residents, businesses and organisations across south east Scotland are being urged to take part in a major upcoming consultation to help shape the economic future of the region.

Midlothian businesses encouraged to sign Midlothian Business Green Pledge

Businesses in Midlothian are encouraged to sign a new Midlothian Business Green Pledge designed to support businesses in their endeavours to be environmentally friendly.

Kickstarting in Midlothian Science Zone

The Kickstart Scheme results in success for Cambrex Edinburgh and provides an opportunity for one young person to climb the career ladder.

MSZ Business Forum gather at Edinburgh Technopole

Our first 'in person' Forum was hosted in the grand surroundings of Bush House, and a perfect setting to hear about future development plans for Edinburgh Technopole.

Midlothian company selected as finalist for prestigious EU prize

Midlothian-based SilviBio and its founder have been selected as finalists for a prestigious European Union-backed innovation prize.

Hannah Dairy Research Foundation awards three new research grants

The latest round of funding from the Hannah Dairy Research Foundation includes projects with two Midlothian Science Zone partners.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum go back to school

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees go back to school with a round table discussion focused on ways our science community can work with local schools to help the future talent pipeline in this sector.

Midlothian Council declares climate emergency

Midlothian Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ with the aim of making the council’s activities net-zero carbon by 2030.

Beta Bugs launch new insect breeding facility and create jobs

Agri-food biotechnology company, Beta Bugs, based on Easter Bush Campus, launches a new insect breeding facility and creates five new jobs.

MSZ Business Forum discuss agritech support and services

Agritech innovation was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum event with Agri-EPI Centre guest speaker joined by businesses within the zone.

MSZ Business Forum learn more about aquaculture opportunities

Aquaculture is our fastest growing farmed food sector, and was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum with guest speaker Ross Houston, Personal Chair of Aquaculture Genetics and Deputy Director for Translation and Commercialisation at th...

MSZ Business Forum meet an entrepreneur progressing cancer research

Midlothian Business Forum welcomed an award-winning entrepreneur Ishani Malhotri, founder and CEO of Carcinotech to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and success in the manufacturing of 3D cancer research models to enable accurate testing and t...