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Dalkeith Travel guide
Dalkeith : Michelin's recommendations
Dalkeith was originally a seigniorial town dominated by the Douglas family. It stands at the crossroads of two major highways (A68 and A7), between the River North Esk and River South Esk. Dalkeith has a modern town centre, as well as numerous historic buildings.
Tourist attractions Dalkeith : Things to see and do
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St Mary's Chapel
A6094 GB - Dalkeith EH22
St Mary's Chapel was built by William Burn and David Bryce. There is no aisle to the building which has a double hammerbeam roof. Note the fine heraldic floor tiles in front of the choir and the bench decorations.
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Newbattle Abbey
A6094 GB - Dalkeith EH22
On the western banks of the South Esk stands the building that covers the remains of a Cistercian abbey, part of Melrose Abbey, founded by David I in 1440. The monks were the first to make use of local coal deposits and extended their activities to s..
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St Nicholas Buccleus Church
High Street GB - Dalkeith
Made a collegiate church in 1406, James Douglas, 1st Earl of Morton, enlarged it in 1477 and probably built the Scottish late-Gothic style chancel. Work on the chevet stopped in 1590 and the nave and transept remodelled in the mid-19C. The 16C Morto..
Hotels Dalkeith
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The County Hotel
156 HIGH STREET GB - DALKEITH EH22 1AY
"Situated on Dalkeith's High Street, overlooking the historical St Nicholas Buccleuch Parish Church, The County Hotel has something to suit all tastes and budgets. Our 32 ensuite bedrooms, (single, double, triple, queen or family) offer free wif..
Restaurants Dalkeith
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Sun Inn
Lothian Bridge GB - Dalkeith EH22 4TR
17C former blacksmith's with two large, open-fired rooms, wood and stone-faced walls and modern black and white photos. Extensive menus feature good quality local produce; dinner is more ambitious. Smart bedrooms boast handmade furniture and Egyptian..
