Dalkeith
Dalkeith is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, on the River Esk. It was approved a burgh of barony in 1401 and a burgh of regality in 1540. The settlement of Dalkeith extended south-westwards from its 12th-century castle, which is known today as Dalkeith Palace. With reference to the 2011 Census, Dalkeith has a permanent population of around 12342 people. The town is comprised of four unique spots: Dalkeith proper with its town centre and historical core, with Eskbank to its west and Woodburn to its east. Eskbank is the well-situated section of Dalkeith with several large Victorian and newer houses. To the south of Eskbank is Newbattle with its abbey. Woodburn is a mostly working class council estate. The building on High Street of Dalkeith, now described as the Tolbooth, began to be used as a tolbooth for the administration of the town in the early 18th century. The plaque above the door reads '1648' but this was taken from another structure and does not denote when the Tolbooth was built. Operating principally as a site for law and order, it included a prison in the west half, a court room on the east, and a dungeon called the 'black hole' below ground. In front of the building there is a circle of stones to highlight the spot where the last public hanging in Dalkeith took place in 1827. The town is also the home of other significant properties, including a Watch Tower at the cemetery, a water tower and a number of iron mills going back to the early 19th century. For all your house upgrades, watch out for respected professionals in Dalkeith to ensure excellent quality.
