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 miles
- Livingston 18.2 miles
- Dunfermline 19 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 15.8 miles
- Glenrothes 21.5 miles
- Musselburgh 3.3 miles
- Bathgate 22.1 miles
- Bonnyrigg 2.2 miles
- Penicuik 7.1 miles
- Broxburn 16.3 miles
- Bo'ness 22.6 miles
- Rosyth 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newbattle Place 1 mile
- Mayfield Place 1.6 miles
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 1.8 miles
- Danderhall Place 2.2 miles
- Whitecraig Place 2.2 miles
- Bonnyrigg Place 2.2 miles
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 3.1 miles
- Musselburgh Place 3.3 miles
- Gorebridge Place 3.3 miles
- Loanhead Place 3.7 miles
- Portobello/Craigmillar Ward 3.7 miles
- Wallyford Place 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dalkeith
EH22 3FU, EH22 2EN, EH22 2AY, EH22 1EQ, EH22 2AS, EH22 2QS, EH22 2RA, EH22 3DE, EH22 2AJ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 12.6 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 53 miles
- Musselburgh Railway Station 3 miles
- Newcraighall Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Dalkeith Ad
- Melville Castle 4 1.1 miles
- The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.2 miles
- Prestonfield House 5 5 miles
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 5.1 miles
- Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles
- Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate 4 2.4 miles
- Gleneagles Townhouse 5 6.5 miles
- 24 Royal Terrace 4 6.3 miles
- Market Street Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- The Scott 4 5.3 miles
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 miles
- Newbattle Abbey College 0.6 miles
- Dalkeith House Estate 0.6 miles
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 0.6 miles
- Melville Castle Historic site 1.1 miles
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 2.1 miles
- Newhailes Country house 3.5 miles
- Musselburgh Racecourse Recreation 4 miles
- Oxenfoord Castle Estate 4.2 miles
- Baker's Avenue Wood Forest 4.2 miles
- Charlisle Wood Forest 4.7 miles
- Portobello Beach Beach 4.7 miles