A potential move to close Midlothian Council's headquarters as staff increasingly work from home is one of the major talking points in Dalkeith ahead of the election.
It was estimated last year that more than a half of the council's 2,300 staff were equipped to work remotely and more flexible practices were introduced.
The impact on Dalkeith town centre itself and its regeneration plans has been at the heart of chat on the doorsteps as the campaign has got underway.