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Loanhead is a small town in Midlothian, Scotland. Loanhead was a tiny village first recorded on maps in 1599 and granted a town charter in 1669.
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🎅❄️🎄🎁🌟Christmas Events, This Saturday, 29th Nov, in #Loanhead🌟🎁🎄❄️🎅

10:00-12:00 Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto @ Loanhead Church
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17:45 Christmas Lights Switch On @ Fountain Green
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November 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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🎄✨🎅☃️ #Loanhead Christmas Lights Switch-On ☃️🎅✨🎄

Saturday, 29th November 5:45pm at Fountain Green

#Christmas #ChristmasLights #ChristmasSwitchOn #FestiveSeason

More details 👇

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November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Building Warrant submitted by T.J.Morris Ltd, parent company to Home Bargains, to alter and convert existing Home Bargains and former Dunelm retail units to form 1 retail unit with new mezzanine floor within #Straiton Retail Park #Loanhead. planning-applications.midlothian.gov.uk/OnlinePlanni...
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Planning Application submitted for change of use from a flatted dwelling to a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) at 5 The Loan #Loanhead, above the former Colyn Hynd hairdressing. planning-applications.midlothian.gov.uk/OnlinePlanni...
November 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Loanhead and Paradykes pupils who are due to begin S1 in August 2026 will be offered a choice of attending either Beeslack or Lasswade High School.
From August 2027 onwards All pupils entering S1 from Loanhead and Paradykes schools will attend Beeslack Community High School.
October 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Clerk Street #Loanhead on Sunday 2nd November

Due to Ironworks, Clerk Street in Loanhead will be closed from 0930 hrs

Service 37 will be diverted between Hawthorn Gardens and Niven's Knowe Road via Mayburn Avenue, Mayburn Walk, Dalum Loan and Dryden Terrace in both directions
October 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Dhaba 36 announce they are opening soon in #Loanhead. They describe themselves as vibrant essence of Indian street food meets the picturesque landscapes of Scotland. www.facebook.com/dhaba36/post...
October 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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📄 Planning Application 25/00521/DPP
Proposal for the formation of the A701 relief road and A702 link road.
📍 Land between the A701 #Straiton and A702
📘 Application includes an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA).
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October 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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🎶 Live music at The Foresters Arms, Loanhead this Sunday, 12th October with Mags Foster from 7–10 PM 🎶
#Loanhead #LiveMusic #ForestersArms
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October 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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A planning application has been submitted for a planning certificate for a Licensed Restaurant at the former New Joy Chinese Takeaway, 62 Clerk Street, #Loanhead.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Proposed new housing development at Burghlee Farm, Park Avenue, #Loanhead.

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October 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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📢 Public Consultation: Proposed new housing development at Burghlee Farm, Park Avenue, #Loanhead.

📍 Loanhead Leisure Centre
🗓 Wednesday 8th October 2025
⏰ 2:30pm – 7:30pm

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October 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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A new #AndysManClub group launches in #Loanhead on Mon 1st Sept.

📍 Lodge St Leonard, 47 Clerk St, EH20 9RE
🕖 Every Monday @ 7PM (exc. bank hols)

Free, open to men 18+, no referral needed.
Because #ItsOkayToTalk 💬

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August 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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#Loanhead Community Garden are hosting art and wellbeing sessions for unpaid carers supported by VOCAL Midlothian. The free sessions run from 11am-1pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Want to go tomorrow? Get in touch at loanheadcommunitygarden@gmail.com
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August 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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📑 Planning Application 25/00431/DPP
🏗️ Proposal: Change of use from vacant land → car wash & valeting facility
📍 32–36 Clerk Street, Loanhead
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August 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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🍽️ The Local #Loanhead KITCHEN OPENS Thurs 21st Aug
👉 Food served 10am-5pm | Daily specials | Takeaway available
🐾 Dogs welcome in main bar | Back hall = dog-free dining
🍳 Breakfast from 10am
🎉Loyalty program
#PubGrub #EatLocal #SupportLocal #DogFriendlyPub #PubDining
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August 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Apologies for jumping in on your conversation, but back in 2022 there was a consultation on an Active Travel Link between Burdiehouse Village and Straiton Pond, but there seems to be no progress. Report here: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/walkwhee...
August 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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⚠️ Tree down on the old railway footpath behind Logy Gym in #Loanhead 🌳
Path blocked at the bottom of the slope — take care and use an alternative route if possible.

📍Reported by @acowan70 on X
#Loanhead #Midlothian #StormCleanup
August 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Got your results?
Excited? Gutted? Just overwhelmed? You’re not alone. 💛

Drop by #Loanhead Church TODAY Tues 5th Aug, 10:30–13:00 for:
✨ Chill space
🍪 Free snacks
🎲 Games
🎨 Creative corners
🙏 Optional prayer
💬 Zero pressure

Hosted by @412Youth 🧡
#ResultsDay #SQAResults
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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🔹 Junction upgrade at Park Avenue & The Loan, #Loanhead
🏡 Approx 205 houses (private + affordable)
🏢 Approx 48 affordable flats
🏚️ Approx 12 homes from steading conversion
🌿 Environmental upgrades to bing & southern land
🌳 Enhancements to existing open space
July 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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🏗️Planning Application submitted for a new residential development with parking, open space, landscaping & drainage on land between Burghlee Farm and Park Avenue, #Loanhead. 🏡🌳

🔗 planning-applications.midlothian.gov.uk/OnlinePlanni...
July 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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🚧 High Impact Roadworks #Loanhead

☎️ BT carrying out works outside junction of The Loan and Clerk St. Work is expected to take 5 working days.

🚦 Temporary traffic lights at the Loan and Clerk Street junction.

🚌 Expect bus stops in the area to be closed. Please plan ahead.
July 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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🚗 The 20mph speed limit is now in force across #Loanhead and #Midlothian.

Designed to boost road safety and create calmer, safer streets for everyone – especially pedestrians and cyclists.

More info 👉 www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article... #20mph #RoadSafety
July 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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🚶‍♀️🌲 Roslin Village has launched their new Grail Trails — linking up with the #Loanhead Railway Path at the stunning Bilston Glen Viaduct. Perfect for walkers, cyclists, and adventurers exploring Midlothian’s hidden gems. grailtrails.co.uk
#GrailTrails #Roslin #MidlothianTrails
June 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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🤼‍♂️ W3L Wrestling
🦖 Dinosaur Invasion
🎪 Jugglers, stilt walkers, circus skills
🎭 Tricky Ricky, Punch & Judy, Davro
🎉 Bubble Show, Owl Magic, Petting Zoo
🎶 Pipes, samba, brass bands & more
🕺 Dance shows, face painting, crazy golf
🚗 Classic cars, food, fairground
🏡 #Loanhead
June 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM