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Dalkeith

Dalkeith 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 1540. The settlement of Dalkeith grew 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 formed of 4 distinct areas: 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 sizeable Victorian and newer homes. To the south of Eskbank is Newbattle with its abbey. Woodburn is a mostly working class council estate. The structure on High Street of Dalkeith, now referred to as the Tolbooth, started to be utilized as a tolbooth for the administration of the town in the early 18th century. The plaque above the door reads '1648' however this was taken from another building and does not evidence when the Tolbooth was installed. Functioning predominantly as a site for law and order, it featured a prison in the west half, a court room on the east, and a dungeon referred to as the 'great void' below ground. In front of the building there is a circle of stones to highlight the site where the last public hanging in Dalkeith occurred in 1827. The town is also home to other significant buildings, such as a Watch Tower at the cemetery, a water tower and a several iron mills going back to the early 19th century. For all of your home upgrades, watch out for trusted contractors in Dalkeith to ensure excellent quality.