Gorebridge
Gorebridge is a previous mining village in Midlothian, Scotland. The village obtains its name from the bridge across the River Gore, a tributary of the South Esk. It was the home of Scotland's initial gunpowder mill, at the Gore Water, that began running in 1794. Gorebridge has an annual Gala Day which always happens on the third Saturday in June. This is much like a community fair, with trips and 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 also Gore Glen Main. Greenhall Secondary school made use of to serve the town yet closed down in 1994. Neighborhood kids now attend close-by Newbattle Community High School, Lasswade Secondary School or St David's RC High School. Gorebridge's regional football group is juniors Arniston Rangers that play home games at Newbyres Park. On 6 September 2015 Gorebridge saw the return of the Waverley Line with a brand-new station built on the site of the initial station. This gives rail access to the Borders and also Edinburgh Waverley railway station. In the Gore Glen there is a superficial cave, named "The King's Cave". According to legend a thief made use of to swipe cattle as well as hide in this neighboring cave. It is not, as some assume, named after Robert the Bruce, that was said to have actually concealed here after defeat through the English.