Welcome to Cousland in Midlothian

The village of Cousland is in Scotland, in the county of Midlothian. It lies approximately 7 miles (10 kilometres) south-east of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland and close to the town of Dalkeith, the county town of Midlothian.

It is easily accessible, by car, from the A68, A1 and A720 trunk-roads. There are regular bus services from Dalkeith at certain times.

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Village population

Around 300 people live in the village. Many of the residents work in Edinburgh, but there are some people who work from home or work more locally.

Local Groups and Amenities

Within the village there is a primary school and a post-office, but no shops. Major shopping and entertainment centres, are only ten minutes away by car. Dalkeith and Musselburgh are twenty minutes away by bus. There is an active social life in the village and many interest groups.

About this Website

Elements of the Cousland website are currently under construction, but you can still find out about the village, local groups and services, news and forthcoming events.

The content of this website is maintained by volunteers in the Cousland community. Please send any news, diary dates or articles of interest to the webmaster.

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New developments

Open Cast Mine Proposal Click here for information on the proposed open cast mine at Airfield Farm near Cousland village

Recycling Centre Proposal Plans to develop a recycling centre at Smeaton Bing near Cousland

 

 

 

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• Useful Information

• Village Hall Association
  • Youth Club
  • Playgroup
  • Over 60's Club
  • SWRI
  • Young Farmers

• History of Cousland
  • Cousland Castle
  • Village School
  • Limeworks
  • Cousland Local History Project
• Cousland Smiddy
  • What there is to see
  • History
  • Blacksmith
  • Cousland Smiddy Trust
• Developments
  • Airfield Farm Open Cast
  • Smeaton Bing
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