Dalkeith
Place in Midlothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.891, -3.065 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 33 66 |
| Population: | 12,720 |
Dalkeith is a historic market town in Midlothian, a few miles south‑east of Edinburgh in south‑east Scotland. It sits beside the River Esk and is known for its sandstone streets, Victorian civic buildings and a compact town centre that serves both local residents and commuters to the capital.
The town’s heritage is visible in landmarks such as Dalkeith Palace set within Dalkeith Country Park, once the Buccleuch family seat; the parkland and riverside walks are popular for leisure. Historically tied to coal, textiles and agricultural trade, modern Dalkeith now mixes light industry, independent shops and community events while retaining a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Dalkeith
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Livingston 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Dunfermline 19 miles30.6 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Glenrothes 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Musselburgh 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Bathgate 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Bonnyrigg 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Penicuik 7.1 miles11.3 km
- Broxburn 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Bo'ness 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Rosyth 17.2 miles27.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Newbattle Place 1 mile1.7 km
- Mayfield Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Danderhall Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Whitecraig Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bonnyrigg Place 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Musselburgh Place 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Gorebridge Place 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Loanhead Place 3.7 miles6 km
- Portobello/Craigmillar Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Wallyford Place 3.8 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Dalkeith
EH22 2HZ, EH22 2FS, EH22 2HL, EH22 2RF, EH22 3HN, EH22 3HQ, EH22 2BJ, EH22 2ET, EH22 3HJ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Glasgow International Airport 53 miles85.4 km
- Musselburgh Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Newcraighall Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Dalkeith Ad
- The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.2 miles2 km
- Prestonfield House 5 5 miles8 km
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Scott 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 6.4 miles10.4 km
- 21212 5 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Melville Castle 1.1 miles1.7 km
- 24 Royal Terrace 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
Schools in Dalkeith
- Dalkeith High School Secondary
- King's Park Primary School Primary
- Saltersgate School Special
- St David's RC High School Secondary
- St David's RC Primary School Primary
- Woodburn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Newbattle Abbey College 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Dalkeith House Estate 0.6 miles1 km
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 0.6 miles1 km
- Melville Castle Historic site 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newhailes Country house 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Musselburgh Racecourse Recreation 4 miles6.4 km
- Oxenfoord Castle Estate 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Baker's Avenue Wood Forest 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Charlisle Wood Forest 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Portobello Beach Beach 4.7 miles7.6 km