Gorebridge is a former mining town in Midlothian, Scotland. The town obtains its name from the bridge across the River Gore, a tributary of the South Esk. It was the residence of Scotland's first gunpowder mill, at the Gore Water, that started operating in 1794. Gorebridge has an annual Gala Day which always happens on the 3rd Saturday in June. This is similar to a community fair, with trips and video games. The gala day has a tradition of choosing a Community King and Queen from the primary schools. Gorebridge has 4 primary schools, Gorebridge Primary, Stobhill Main, St Andrews RC Primary and also Gore Glen Primary. Greenhall Senior high school made use of to offer the town but shut down in 1994. Regional youngsters now go to nearby Newbattle Community High School, Lasswade Secondary School or St David's RC Secondary school. Gorebridge's neighborhood football group is juniors Arniston Rangers who play home video games at Newbyres Park. On 6 September 2015 Gorebridge saw the return of the Waverley Line with a new station built on the site of the initial terminal. This gives rail access to the Borders and also Edinburgh Waverley train station. In the Gore Glen there is a shallow cavern, called "The King's Cave". According to tale a burglar made use of to swipe livestock as well as conceal in this close-by cavern. It is not, as some assume, named after Robert the Bruce, who was claimed to have actually hidden below after defeat by the English.