Hey Mastodon, what kind of owl is this? My friend saw it walking her dogs a couple of days ago, in #Midlothian
#BirdsOfMastodon #Birds #birding

The National Mining Museum Scotland at Newtongrange, three miles south of the Edinburgh bypass. Located in the buildings of the old Lady Victoria Colliery, it provides an amazing insight into an industry once vital to Scotland and now gone. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dalkeith/scottishminingmuseum/index.html

#Scotland #NationalMiningMuseum #Colliery #Pit #CoalMining #Newtongrange #Midlothian #LadyVictoriaColliery #UndiscoveredScotland

Crichton Castle: castle in Midlothian.
Historic Environment Scotland ID SM13585
#ScottishHistory #midlothian
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crichton_Castle

Crichton Castle in Midlothian, feeling remarkably remote despite its proximity to Edinburgh. It was built by the Crichton family in 1400. A later owner was James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/pathhead/crichtoncastle/index.html

#Scotland #CrichtonCastle #Castle #Midlothian #UndiscoveredScotland

Places and people from the Scottish Witchcraft Trials:
Elspeth Halliburtonn in 1661 in Newton
Others accused: Agnes Thomson, Margaret Stevensoun, William Hog
#ScottishHistory #WitchTrials #midlothian
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q43393091
Survey of Scottish Witchcraft project item:
https://witches.shca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.accusedrecord&accusedref=A/EGD/1376&search_string=lastname

People accused during the Scottish Witchcraft Trials:
Marioun Scheirar in 1628 in Cranston
Others accused: Elspitt Duncan.

#ScottishHistory #WitchTrials #midlothian
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q43392559
Survey of Scottish Witchcraft project item:
https://witches.shca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.accusedrecord&accusedref=A/EGD/1021&search_string=lastname

People accused during the Scottish Witchcraft Trials:
Annabell Hall in 1643 in Carrington
Others accused: Helen Inglisse.

#ScottishHistory #WitchTrials #midlothian
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q43395521
Survey of Scottish Witchcraft project item:
https://witches.shca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.accusedrecord&accusedref=A/JO/2691&search_string=lastname

Part of the amazing interior of Rosslyn Chapel, south of Edinburgh. Since its construction began in 1446, the chapel has evoked wonder and surprise with the beauty and intricacy of its stonework. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

#Scotland #RosslynChapel #Chapel #Rosslyn #Roslin #Midlothian #Edinburgh #UndiscoveredScotland

Context:. I listened to the #Midlothian Senior wind school orchestra last night and I got goosebumps 🙂

Community groups and voluntary organisations put justice and compassion into action. The services they provide are often a lifeline for people in crisis. They were rightly applauded during the pandemic.

In #Midlothian and across Scotland they need support and investment now.
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RT @mcgcmeg
📢 @midgov is proposing cutting ALL 3rd sector funding.

This means:
❌ community cafes cut
❌ older people without transport
❌ mental health support sc…
https://twitter.com/mcgcmeg/status/1625816311891693569

The south front of the magnificent Arniston House, near the village of Temple in Midlothian. The house was designed by Robert Adam in 1726 and completed by his son John Adam in the 1750s. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/temple/arniston/index.html

#Scotland #ArnistonHouse #Temple #Midlothian #RobertAdam #Mansion #UndiscoveredScotland

I would like to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who liked and boosted my post. Thank you.

The idea of children being denied the opportunity to learn an instrument really depresses me and makes me wonder what sort of society we are living in.

If you think you could help in changing the mind of Midlothian Council, please feel free to DM me.
#Midlothian #music #musicEducation

I would like to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who liked and boosted my post. As a relative newcomer to the fediverse, I have no idea how far this reach was, but it seemed like a lot. Thank you.

The idea of children being denied the opportunity to learn an instrument really depresses me and makes me wonder what sort of society we are living in.

If you think you could help in changing the mind of Midlothian Council, please feel free to DM me.
#Midlothian #music #musicEducation

Midlothian Council always think that the first thing to drop in the face of budget problems is music in schools. We all won this argument three years ago, and now it starts again 😭.

Music education is critical!

Luckily I married someone who refuses to let this happen: a complete thorn in the side of cloth-eared elected officials. I actually feel sorry for them.

#Midlothian #music #musicEducation

Incredible photo from the Pentland Hills by Jamie McDermaid, on BBC Winterwatch just now 🦡🖤 #badgers #winterwatch #wildlife #edinburgh #midlothian #scotland
https://www.jamiemcdermaidphotography.co.uk/

One of two impressive, 15 feet high sundials at Newbattle Abbey College. The main parts are from 1635, although the plinths are 19th century. The octagonal dial stone is supported by four odd winged sphinxes, and features rows of bronze gnomons below family emblems, initials and carved stone profiles which also act as sundials. Above the main block is a ring of bearded heads, four balls and an obelisk with needle finial.

#Sundial #SundialSunday #NewbattleAbbeyCollege #Midlothian

Happiness is a clear cycle path ❤️

#Midlothian #BikeTooter

Crichton Castle, Midlothian.

#WexMondays #landscapephotography #midlothian #crichtoncastle #photography #Astrophotography #nightphotography #castle #scotland #historicscotland https://t.co/S7ZSmRiOzV

Path beside the South Esk near Gorebridge #Midlothian, October 2022

#Midlothian looking beautiful this morning #Leadburn community forest Christmas tree got 🥳😊