Midlothian

American  

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

noun

1. Formerly Edinburgh.  a historic county in SE Scotland.

2. a town in NE Illinois.

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Midlothian British  

/ mɪdˈləʊðɪən /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

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.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Heart of Midlothian remain unbeaten at the top of the Scottish Premiership but have dropped points in two of their past three outings.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Also on July 7 the Wells-Fargo agent in Midlothian, Texas, loaded a large trunk into the baggage car of a northbound train.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson