Crap Towns / Midlothian / Council tax
How much is council tax in Midlothian?
A Band D home in the Midlothian council area pays £1,816 in council tax in 2026-27, 10% higher than Scotland's average of £1,653. That's up £150 on 2025-26. That's council tax alone: water and sewerage charges come on top of it.
Midlothian charges more council tax than Edinburgh. Edinburgh gets a castle for it. Midlothian gets Dalkeith.
| Year | Band D bill | Scotland's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £1,666 | £1,543 |
| 2026-27 | £1,816 | £1,653 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Midlothian | £1,816 |
| East Lothian | £1,698 |
| West Lothian | £1,628 |
| City of Edinburgh | £1,626 |
| Scotland's average | £1,653 |