MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has been appointed to repair and enhance Midlothian Council’s headquarters in Dalkeith.
The project will see the exterior of the building restored and the ground floor transformed into a modern ‘one-stop-shop’ for council services including housing, revenues and benefits advice alongside a new Dalkeith Library and Arts Centre.
Councillor Kelly Parry said, “This is a much-needed, cost-efficient project that will improve our service to our residents. Local people will benefit from a new ‘one-stop-shop’ where they can access housing, revenues and benefits advice in a comfortable, modern setting, which will also incorporates the new Dalkeith Library and Arts Centre.”
The refurbishment is expected to take around 18 months to complete. Midlothian Council said it will largely be funded through savings achieved by selling or repurposing other buildings – including Fairfield House and Dalkeith Library – alongside efficiency gains from energy improvements and the extended lifespan of the headquarters.
Barry Bryce, operations director at McLaughlin & Harvey, commented, “We are delighted to be working in partnership with SCAPE Scotland and Midlothian Council to deliver this important refurbishment of their headquarters. Our team is committed to ensuring the project not only preserves the building’s character but also creates a modern, energy efficient space that will serve the community of Midlothian for years to come.”
