The council will allocate and maintain two properties a year for nominated disabled veterans and their families. The first family could be in their home before Christmas.

Launched this week, Veterans Housing Scotland’s campaign aims to secure 25 more homes for veterans in Scotland by 2025.

The Edinburgh charity, which provides homes for disabled veterans in Scotland, will look after the wellbeing needs of the tenants in Midlothian.

Midlothian Council’s cabinet member for housing Councillor Stuart McKenzie met with the chief executive of Veterans Housing Scotland, Kevin Gray, and the council’s housing team leader, Alex Marks, this week before the council was commended at a special campaign launch event in Edinburgh.

Cllr McKenzie said: “We’re honoured to be working in partnership with Veterans Housing Scotland.

“With Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik within our county, we have a long tradition of supporting the Armed Forces. We are proud of their contribution and, in return, we provide support on a range of issues to serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families within our community and our workforce.

“This new agreement with Veterans Housing Scotland to provide and maintain two homes per year for nominated disabled veterans is another important opportunity for us to help those who have served their country.

“Many of veterans can struggle when they leave the Armed Forces and evidence suggests secure housing can minimise tenancy breakdowns, prevent homelessness and promote stable and sustainable communities.”

Kevin Gray said: “We are delighted to be working with Midlothian Council on our 25 by 25 campaign.

“The council received the first certificate given to supporters of our campaign and we are confident that other housing providers will follow their lead. Working in partnership with local authorities and housing providers we will deliver 25 more homes for veterans by 2025.”