Midlothian

American

[mid-loh-thee-uhn, mid-loh-thee-uhn] / mɪdˈloʊ ði ən, mɪdˈloʊ θi ən /

noun

Formerly Edinburgh. a historic county in SE Scotland.
a town in NE Illinois.

Midlothian British

/ mɪdˈləʊðɪən /

noun

a council area of SE central Scotland: the historical county of Midlothian (including Edinburgh) became part of Lothian region in 1975; separate unitary authorities were created for Midlothian and City of Edinburgh in 1996; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Dalkeith. Pop: 79 710 (2003 est). Area: 356 sq km (137 sq miles)

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A council tax rise of 9% was voted through in Midlothian after its budget was approved.

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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has proposed a 9.5% increase, Midlothian is contemplating a rise of 9% and councillors in Shetland have suggested a 7.3% hike.

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Another late derby win for Heart of Midlothian, another late goal that sparked jubilation around the stands at Tynecastle, another Derek McInnes celebration with a ball boy.

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Celtic had been seeking to narrow the gap on leaders Heart of Midlothian to three points.

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They were committed at Nazareth House homes in Lasswade, Midlothian and Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, and at an unknown address in Dunbar, East Lothian.

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