Gorebridge is a previous mining town in Midlothian, Scotland. The village gets its name from the bridge across the River Gore, a tributary of the South Esk. It was the residence of Scotland's initial gunpowder mill, at the Gore Water, that started running in 1794. Gorebridge has a yearly Gala Day which constantly happens on the third Saturday in June. This is similar to a community fair, with rides as well as video games. The gala day has a custom of choosing a Community King and Queen from the primary schools. Gorebridge has 4 primary schools, Gorebridge Primary, Stobhill Key, St Andrews RC Primary and also Gore Glen Main. Greenhall Secondary school used to offer the town however folded in 1994. Neighborhood children now attend neighboring Newbattle Community Secondary school, Lasswade Secondary School or St David's RC Senior high school. Gorebridge's regional football team is juniors Arniston Rangers who play house games at Newbyres Park. On 6 September 2015 Gorebridge saw the return of the Waverley Line with a new station improved the site of the initial terminal. This provides rail access to the Borders and also Edinburgh Waverley train terminal. In the Gore Glen there is a shallow cavern, named "The King's Cave". According to legend a thief made use of to swipe livestock and also hide in this neighboring cave. It is not, as some assume, called after Robert the Bruce, who was stated to have actually concealed right here after defeat through the English.