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Our Midlothian Screening and Discussion of the People’s Emergency Briefing
As part of Scotland's Climate Week, Midlothian Climate Action Hub hosted a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing, followed by
Poverty and climate action: a conversation worth having
Poverty and climate change are often discussed separately, but they're closely connected. People on lower incomes are often hit hardest
Climate Week 2026 Spotlight: Transform Garden
Transform specifically works to reach young people who might require extra support when seeking out volunteer opportunities and offers them
Climate Week 2026 Spotlight: Midlothian Community Hospital Garden
The Midlothian Community Hospital Garden sits on five acres of land, containing a wide array of colourful flowers, a beautiful
Climate Week 2026 Spotlight: Bilston Community Garden
Bilston Garden truly exemplifies a story of success in MCAN’s community garden network. Originally established in 2018/19, Bilston was recently
Climate Week 2026 Spotlight: One Dalkeith Community Diner
The community diner project began as an initiative funded by the Fairer Futures Partnership Programme to provide hot, nutritious meals
Climate Week 2026 Spotlight: Newtongrange Community Garden
The Newtongrange Community Garden is an MCAN member organisation that was established in 2023 by Laura Joyce to provide a
Thank you to all who signed our Community Statement!
Last week, we submitted our response to the consultation on the draft Midlothian Local Development Plan 2. At time of
Sign our MLDP2Community statement
We are inviting everyone that lives or works in Midlothian– individual, community group, or organisation – to sign our letter
Join Us for the People’s Emergency Briefing Screening and Community Discussion
Join us for a local screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, followed by a community discussion exploring what the climate
Community Garden an Conservation Network Social
Braving torrents of early autumnal rainfall on September 1st, community gardeners and conservationists from around Midlothian made their way to
What does the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government mean for Midlothian communities?
The Scottish Government’s new Programme for Government sets out its priorities for the next five years. For members of the
Bringing Hedgelaying to Midlothian’s Community Gardens
We recently hosted our very first hedgelaying workshop for our Community Garden Network, who are doing amazing work across Midlothian
Creations Competition: Re-imagining our Towns
Following our very successful writing competition last year, this year we are broadening the scope for all you artists out
Thank you to all who shaped our response to the Climate Change Plan consultation
Last week, the hub submitted our response to the draft CCP consultation. But we couldn’t have done it alone. This
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The Midlothian Climate Action Network is shaped by local communities. That means you!
We bring together community groups and organisations across the region to share skills, support one another, and take action on the climate and nature crises. By becoming a member, you’re joining a growing movement for a fairer, more sustainable and resilient Midlothian.
Membership is free and open to any not-for-profit group based in Midlothian.