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About Dalkeith

Dalkeith lies eight miles southeast of Edinburgh in Midlothian, easily reached via the A68 from the city bypass or A7 through Newington. The former market town sits where two rivers meet, surrounded by rolling countryside popular with Edinburgh commuters. Over 150 EV charging points serve the area. Dalkeith Country Park occupies the former palace grounds where Sir Walter Scott married in 1797.

Where is Dalkeith on the map?

Dalkeith is in Scotland, at 55.893, -3.068 - about 6 km south-east of Gilmerton, Edinburgh.

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The closest airport to Dalkeith is Edinburgh Airport, 30 km (about 26 min by car).

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