cathedral
Rosslyn Chapel
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Dalkeith works well as a base: 5 minutes from Danderhall, 7km from Rosslyn Chapel.
Dalkeith is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 12,720, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Dalkeith sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dalkeith to your route.
Dalkeith ( dal-KEETH; Scottish Gaelic: Dail Cheith, pronounced [t̪al ˈçe]) is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, on the River Esk. It was granted a burgh of barony in 1401 and a burgh of regality in 1541. The settlement of Dalkeith grew southwestwards from its 12th-century castle (now Dalkeith Palace).
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population of 12,342 people according to the 2011 census.
The town is divided into four distinct areas: Dalkeith proper with its town centre and historic core; Eskbank (considered to be the well-heeled neighbourhood of Dalkeith with many large Victorian and newer houses) to its west; Woodburn (primarily a working class council estate with pockets of new housing developments) to its east; and Newbattle (a semi-rural village with its abbey) to the south.
Dalkeith is the main administrative centre for Midlothian. It is twinned with Jarnac, France. In 2004, Midlothian Council re-paved Jarnac Court in honour of Dalkeith and Jarnac's long standing link. On the north-eastern edge of Dalkeith at Woodburn is the Dalkeith Campus (completed 2003) – housing both Dalkeith High School and St David's Roman Catholic High School plus community leisure facilities.
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Dalkeith is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.8932 latitude, -3.0681 longitude.
Dalkeith has a population of approximately 12,720 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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cathedral
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
7 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ancient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
8 km · about 15 min drive
museum
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Dramatic fortress perched atop Castle Rock, dominating the Edinburgh skyline for over 900 years.
10 km · about 20 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
10 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
14 km · about 25 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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