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kat5501.bsky.social
Midlothian, Chesterfield County, VA is my small town. We are slated to get two. It is going to be disastrous!
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
williebhoy1956.bsky.social
ON THIS DAY 17th NOVEMBER 1984
Heart of Midlothian 1-5 Celtic, Premier Division
Brian McClair scores a hat trick from an unusual midfield position.
Graeme Sinclair joins Man City on loan.
Scorers: Johnston 33 McClair 48, 49, 82 Burns 60 ☘️☘️☘️
November 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
brucekerr.bsky.social
Few more Nordic migrants percolating into Midlothian this week. Still relatively low numbers. Local Jays near Loanhead occasionally showing well. Counted 7 today criss-crossing Hewan Bog. #birdinglothian #birdingscotland
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
uxchampion.bsky.social
Artificial Intelligence helped her win the lottery. She gave away all of her winnings.

Carrie Edwards, a Virginia retiree, won $150,000 in a Powerball drawing using numbers recommended by ChatGPT, then donated the jackpot to three favorite charities.

Free & unlocked story link: archive.ph/SLTQY
Color photograph of Carrie Edwards, 68, of Midlothian, Virginia, receiving a $150,000 promotional check from Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones in September. Edwards later gave the winnings to three of her favorite charities. (Photo credit: The Virginia Lottery)
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
scottishinsider.org
🪬🧿 Temple old kirk, Middlothian, Scotland #scotland #visitscotland #historicscotland #scottishhistory #travel #explore #scotlandexplore #beautifulscotland #scotlandlover #scotlandlove #scotlandsbeauty #scotshots #scotland_greatshots #ruins #church
A sun-drenched close-up of the ancient, grey stone ruins of Temple Old Kirk, Midlothian, Scotland. The central feature is the upper section of the church's gable end, constructed of roughly hewn, moss-flecked blocks. At the peak, a small, square bell-cote structure sits atop the triangular gable. The late afternoon sun is bursting brilliantly through the open window of the bell-cote, creating a striking starburst effect. The stone ruin is framed from below by dark, shadowy foliage, and from above by the dense, towering canopy of mature trees silhouetted against the bright, hazy sky. The dramatic natural light emphasizes the ruin's historical texture and peaceful, overgrown setting.
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
respectme-scotland.bsky.social
Before we officially wrap up #AntiBullyingWeek 2025, take a look at this powerful and emotional poem written by Matt Kelly and performed by Lily Grace Kelly.

📢https://ow.ly/500050XrLyc

A big thank you to the The Midlothian Youth Platform for sharing this with us #PowerOfOne
STOP - A poem by Matt Kelly and performed by Lily Grace Kelly
The Midlothian Youth Platform (MYP), a youth led charity, consulted with Midlothian’s young people via a youth survey regarding bullying which gained 825…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
davidst999.bsky.social
Glistening Ink caps (Coprinellus micaceus) or Mica Caps taking over the whole log in a Midlothian woodland. #Fungi #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Scotland
Glistening Ink caps (Coprinellus micaceus) or Mica Caps taking over the whole log in a Midlothian woodland. At all stages from newly emerged right up to disintegrating or deliquescing. Glistening Ink caps (Coprinellus micaceus) or Mica Caps taking over the whole log in a Midlothian woodland. Freshly emerged Mica Caps. More fresh Mica caps.
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
edinburghbug.bsky.social
Us, and Spokes, deputations to T&EC on 13 November re PHCs and bus lanes
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b2...

Also @ntbcc.bsky.social and @staceyoflaherty.bsky.social (probably) re Supported Services, and Spokes again Midlothian Council's A701 'Relief' & A702 Link Roads Project
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
davidst999.bsky.social
White Saddle fungus (Helvella crispa) seen yesterday in Midlothian. #Fungi #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon
White Saddle fungus (Helvella crispa) seen yesterday in Midlothian. Also known as the Fluted White Elfin Saddle or Common Helvel
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
Whilst there are some notable improvements for cyclists included in the latest plans, the scheme as a whole will create a more dangerous environment for cycling in Midlothian and Edinburgh. It will also further entrench the dominance of car use, making it even more difficult for future generations
November 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
alantemple.bsky.social
#️⃣ 2025/26, Game 21
⚔️ Heart of Midlothian
🏟 Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
davidst999.bsky.social
“Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”
Funeral bells (Galerina marginata) on a rotting log today in a Midlothian woodland. #FungiFriday #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon
Funeral bells (Galerina marginata) on a rotting log today in a Midlothian woodland. Funeral bells (Galerina marginata) on a rotting log today in a Midlothian woodland. Funeral bells (Galerina marginata) on a rotting log today in a Midlothian woodland. Funeral bells (Galerina marginata) on a rotting log today in a Midlothian woodland.
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
davidst999.bsky.social
Visited the ancient cemetery in the village of Temple in Midlothian today looking for waxcaps. Some nice Pink waxcaps (Hygrocybe calyptriformis). The white ones in the last shot don't look right for Snowy but had no pink either. #Fungi #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Scotland
First records of a church at this site date to 1175AD with connection to the Knights Templar. Some nice Pink Waxcaps (Hygrocybe calyptriformis). First records of a church at this site date to 1175AD. Connection to the Knights Templar. So unimproved grassland certainly old enough. Some nice Pink Waxcaps (Hygrocybe calyptriformis). First records of a church at this site date to 1175AD. Connection to the Knights Templar. So unimproved grassland certainly old enough. Some nice Pink Waxcaps (Hygrocybe calyptriformis). These white ones don't look right for Snowy Waxcaps but had no pink either. They were very close to the Pinks though.
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
davidst999.bsky.social
Waxcaps in a Midlothian field yesterday. Crimson Waxcaps
(Hygrocybe punicea), Parrot Waxcap (Gliophorus psittacinus), and a Golden Waxcap (Hygrocybe chlorophana). #Fungi #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Scotland
Crimson waxcap (Hygrocybe punicea). I think a sheep had trampled or nibbled this one but it shows the beautiful gills. More Crimson Waxcaps (Hygrocybe punicea) Parrot Waxcap (Gliophorus psittacinus) Golden waxcap (Hygrocybe chlorophana)
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
blackdolphin.bsky.social
We met a really polite ICE agent going through customs at DFW yesterday and I immediately pondered how quickly they might be fired if they refused to go on a restaurant raid in Midlothian.
November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
alantemple.bsky.social
#️⃣ 2025/26, Game 21
⚔️ Heart of Midlothian
🏟 Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
adoptabledogs.bsky.social
Toro 🐶
Young male Pit Bull Terrier mix
Adoptable from Sanctuary Rescue (Midlothian, VA)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/toro-79239483/va/midlothian/sanctuary-rescue-va583/
Toro is a Young Pit Bull Terrier mix described as: Playful, Friendly, Affectionate and Funny Toro is a Young Pit Bull Terrier mix described as: Playful, Friendly, Affectionate and Funny Toro is a Young Pit Bull Terrier mix described as: Playful, Friendly, Affectionate and Funny
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
davidst999.bsky.social
Caterpillar Club fungus (Cordyceps militaris) spotted today in a Midlothian field. Three fruiting bodies growing from one caterpillar. #FungiFriday #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Scotland
Caterpillar Club fungus (Cordyceps militaris) spotted today in a Midlothian field. Three fruiting bodies growing from one caterpillar. Caterpillar Club fungus (Cordyceps militaris) spotted today in a Midlothian field. Three fruiting bodies growing from one caterpillar.
November 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
geekpie.bsky.social
birbs this morning 🫶
a great tot on top of the bird feeder with the dramatic landscape of Midlothian and beyond in the background. A female pheasant in the field A great tit on top of the bird feeder A Robin sneaking a seed from the bird feeder
November 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
grandhomes.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
alanferrier.bsky.social
"When we had a king, and a chancellor, and parliament-men o' our ain, we could aye peeble them wi' stanes when they werena gude bairns - But naebody's nails can reach the length o' Lunnon."
—Walter Scott (1771-1832) "Heart of Midlothian"
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
bsbiscotland.bsky.social
It has completely taken off in the Scottish central belt. Ubiquitous in Glasgow and Edinburgh, with the Midlothian VCR describing it as commoner than Poa annua as a pavement plant - perhaps only slightly tongue in cheek!
Distribution map for Polypogon viridis (Water Bent) in central Scotland, showing clusters of post-2020 records centred around the main connurbations of Glasgow and Edinburgh
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
spokes.org.uk
#A701/ #A702 'relief'/link road 🚘🚘🚘

Spokes objection--> www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u...

🙋🙋 You have till midnight Fri 7 Nov to object
HERE--> planning-applications.midlothian.gov.uk/OnlinePlanni...

@edi.bike @johnrobson87.bsky.social @rupenash.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @sw20.info
Map of proposed new road Introduction to spokes submission A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road 2025 Planning application Spokes response - November 2025 Summary Spokes strongly object to the principle of the A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road proposals, and therefore to this planning application. If built, these roads will aggravate the issues they are supposed to alleviate. The proposed scheme particularly fails to meet the “Takes climate action” and “Improves our health and wellbeing” Priorities identified in the National Transport Strategy,1 and also runs counter to the national policy to reduce car use as part of the commitment to achieving net zero by 2045.2 Whilst there are some notable improvements for cyclists included in the latest plans, the scheme as a whole will create a more dangerous environment for cycling in Midlothian and south Edinburgh. It will also further entrench the dominance of car use in Midlothian, making it even more difficult for future generations to switch to using sustainable modes of transport. The time, money and other resources being allocated to this project should instead be spent on projects which will actually help solve these problems, such as improving the public and active travel networks in Midlothian. Below we list general and specific comments on the proposals.
November 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
scottishinsider.org
🪬🧿When i went last time to Rosslyn chapel, these 3 kids waited for me with my book to sign. :) Glad you all love it so far

Learn about the history of Rosslyn Chapel through my novel:
www.epochofaodhan.com

#book #novel #outdoors #reading #rosslynchapel #sky #scotland #edinburgh #alttext
In an eye-level medium shot, a group of four individuals poses outdoors against a backdrop of a dense, vibrant green hedge under a partly cloudy blue sky. The group comprises three young individuals and an adult male, all standing on an asphalt surface. The young individuals, two girls and one boy, are positioned in the foreground while the adult male stands slightly behind them. Each of the two girls holds a book titled "Epoch of Ashdian: The One" in their hands. The girl on the left has long blonde hair and is wearing a light-colored plaid shirt over a white top, paired with wide-leg jeans and black and white sneakers. The boy in the middle is wearing glasses, a light gray zip-up jacket, khaki pants, and slip-on sneakers. The girl on the right has dark hair with red highlights and is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, wide-leg jeans with side pockets, and black and white sneakers. The adult male in the background is bald and wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. A black case is partially visible behind the boy in the center. In the background, behind the hedge, sections of trees and the rooftops of buildings are visible under the blue sky dotted with white clouds. Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century chapel located in Midlothian, Scotland, is captured in a long shot from ground level, with a monument featuring a cross in the foreground. The chapel's architecture is a mix of Gothic and Romanesque styles, with intricate carvings, statues, and details covering its facade. The monument, likely a grave marker, is also ornately decorated and stands prominently in front of the chapel. To the right, a dense growth of trees provides a natural frame, while a few trees on the left add to the scenic composition. The ground is a mixture of grass and fallen leaves. The sky overhead displays a blend of blue and pink hues, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. The chapel itself exhibits some signs of age, with weathered stones and partial ruin, adding to its historic charm.
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
senatorhashmi.bsky.social
Great energy this afternoon in Midlothian for a canvass launch alongside @lesliemehta.bsky.social and @emilyslist.bsky.social President Jessica Mackler.

Let’s finish strong, Virginia!
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM