Gorebridge
Gorebridge is a former mining town in Midlothian, Scotland. The town 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 operating in 1794. Gorebridge has an annual Gala Day which constantly takes place on the third Saturday in June. This is similar to a community fair, with flights as well as video games. The gala day has a tradition of picking a Town King and also Queen from the primary schools. Gorebridge has 4 primary schools, Gorebridge Primary, Stobhill Primary, St Andrews RC Primary and Gore Glen Primary. Greenhall High school utilized to serve the town yet shut down in 1994. Regional children now participate in nearby Newbattle Community High School, Lasswade Secondary School or St David's RC Secondary school. Gorebridge's local football group is juniors Arniston Rangers who play residence video 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 original terminal. This provides rail accessibility to the Borders as well as Edinburgh Waverley railway station. In the Gore Glen there is a superficial cavern, called "The King's Cave". According to legend a burglar made use of to swipe livestock and also conceal in this neighboring cave. It is not, as some believe, named after Robert the Bruce, who was claimed to have concealed right here after defeat at the hands of the English.
