Thursday November 20th 2025
Newlandrig, on the outskirts of Vogrie Park, Midlothian
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Marie Sharp
More than half the residents of a tiny village have called for speed bumps to be introduced after concerns about speeding increased following the introduction of a 20mph limit.
Locals living in Newlandrig, outside Vogrie Country Park in Midlothian, have been lobbying the council to take action to reduce speeding through their village.
A report due to go before councillors next week says the community, which is made up of 17 homes and surrounding farm operations, has regularly contacted the local authority to raise concerns with the number of calls increasing after speed was reduced to 20mph as part of a county wide campaign last year.
And it said a consultation on options available tackle the issue found nine of the 17 residences in favour of speed bumps being introduced while the other eight did not respond.
The report says there have been five car accidents recorded in the village over the last ten years – one serious one involving a horse rider.
The council has installed a permanent speed monitor with visible message signing (VMS) at either side of the village but the consultation set out additional options including building out the village gateways, introducing countdown markers on the road , speed bumps or additional signage and street lighting.
It said: “Nine of 17 residences replied; of which significant support was shown for speed humps (all respondents). Speed bumps are successful in lowering speeds however do have some disadvantages including noise, vibrations and road deterioration.2
The report went on to say Transport Scotland opposes traffic calming measures as they cause more stop/start actions resulting in higher pollution/air quality deterioration and go against guidance for B class roads.
Councillors will be given the options to either carry out further reviews of the recently installed VMS signage and results of speed monitoring or support building out of the gateways of the village or speed bumps.
The report says: “Officer recommendation is for further review after recent installation of VMS signage and results from speed monitoring to see if any further measures are required, which aligns to Transport Scotland guidance.”
You can read the report to be discussed by councillors next week HERE.
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