Midlothian (pop. 96,527) is a council area in southeastern Scotland. It is considerably smaller than the old Scottish county of Midlothian, which was abolished in 1975. Midlothian includes such localities as Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, and Pennicuik. Once famous for coal mining and paper making, Midlothian now has a wide range of modern industries, including electronics and the production of crystal glass. The area covered by Midlothian has a number of interesting places to visit. They include Dalkeith Country Park, the Pentland Hills, and Vogrie Estate Country Park.
