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Midlothian

Council area in Scotland

Midlothian
Council Area
Population
94,680
Area
354 km²
Admin Centre
Dalkeith
Population Density
267 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreDalkeith
Population94,680
Area354 km²
Density267/km²

About Midlothian

Midlothian is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Dalkeith. According to the 2021 Census, Midlothian has a population of 94,680 and covers an area of 354 km², giving it a population density of 267 people per square kilometre.

Midlothian is one of 32 council areas in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Each council area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Midlothian?

Midlothian is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Midlothian?

The administrative centre of Midlothian is Dalkeith.

What is the population of Midlothian?

Midlothian has a population of 94,680 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Midlothian?

Midlothian covers an area of 354 km² (137 square miles).

What type of county is Midlothian?

Midlothian is a council area. Council areas are the 32 single-tier local authorities in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994.