FOUND: Straiton - What They Never Told You

New village planned near Edinburgh with 400 homes, shops and a health centre

The land next to the popular retail park in Straiton has been allocated for development by the Midlothian Council's newest Local Development Plan (LDP) strategy.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2023

New 20-minute neighbourhood at Straiton proposed

Mixed use development proposals have been submitted to the local council, with community consultation now beginning

Insider UK · May 25, 2023

Edinburgh pharmacy unexpectedly shuts as customers spot note pinned to the door

The handwritten note appeared at the Lloyds Pharmacy store located in Straiton inside of the Sainsbury's.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 24, 2023

Mum 'shaking with anger' as Asda worker orders her to 'cover up' while breastfeeding son

Gemma Balmbra's six-week-old son became unsettled at the checkout so she tried breastfeeding him to calm him down - but says the woman serving her was "so, so rude"

Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022

Scots Asda worker told breastfeeding mum to 'cover up' as supermarket issues apology

Gemma had been trying to help her children and unpack the shopping, when she received "rude" treatment from the female checkout worker.

Daily Record · Oct 22, 2022

Edinburgh ASDA 'sorry' after worker tells breastfeeding mum to 'cover up'

Gemma Balmbra, 26, had hit out at the treatment she received while shopping with her two children in the Straiton superstore this week after being made to feel intimidated by a member of staff.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 22, 2022

Multiple collisions restrict Edinburgh city bypass as commuters face rush hour chaos

It is understood that both incidents occurred shortly after 5pm with westbound traffic restricted just after Baberton and queues currently stretching as far as Straiton

Edinburgh Live · Oct 17, 2022

Edinburgh city bypass will close for five nights for essential resurfacing works

The overnight roadworks will take place over five nights and see a diverted route put in place while the resurfacing work is carried out between Lothianburn and Straiton

Edinburgh Live · Oct 5, 2022

Blackpool tower sized wind turbines rejected in Ayrshire

Two adjoining sites south of Straiton in South Ayrshire could be home to 200m high turbines.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

New Midlothian Aldi store approved after support from local community

The supermarket chain thanked residents for their support after councillors rejected recommendations from their own officers to reject plans for a new store on land designated as countryside

Edinburgh Live · Jun 15, 2022