New Homes in Dalkeith

Live the life

From country parks to historic sites, golf courses and family-friendly attractions, Dalkeith is a popular town with lots to see and do in the local area. Located in Midlothian and only a short drive from Edinburgh, a new home in Dalkeith could be perfect if you’re looking for a charming place to live within easy reach of the city.

Things to see and do

Dalkeith is well-known for its beautiful country park, which is home to miles of bike routes and woodland paths. You can even learn bushcraft, archery and how to be a ranger. If you want to go hiking, the Pentland Hill Regional Park is also nearby and ideal for some fresh countryside air. Other outdoor attractions include Roslin Glen Country Park.

If you enjoy discovering local history, The National Mining Museum Scotland is only a short drive away from the town while Dalkeith Palace dates back to the 18th century. If you want to explore even more places of historic interest, the nearby Scottish capital is home to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, and the National Museum of Scotland.

For a spot of retail therapy, Dalkeith hosts a regular market in the town centre, while neighbouring Edinburgh is a great place to shop in high street, designer and independent stores. Other places of interest near Dalkeith include Dobbies Garden World, Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World, Kings Acre Golf Course and Newbattle Golf Club.

Education

If you’re moving to Dalkeith with young children, finding a new school will rank highly in your list of priorities. Dalkeith is home to several schools including Woodburn Primary School, St David’s RC Primary School, Dalkeith High School and St David’s RC High School, while Edinburgh’s many top-rated universities and colleges are within commuting distance. 

Getting to Dalkeith

Dalkeith has good transport links by road, and although there’s no train station in the town, there are rail services just 5 minutes away at Eskbank. Travelling from Edinburgh, Dalkeith is a 25 minute drive away or 20 minutes by train to Eskbank Station from Edinburgh Waverley. The journey to Dalkeith takes just over one hour from Glasgow, driving via the M8.

For journeys to London, the quickest way to reach the capital is by plane with the flight from Edinburgh taking anywhere between one and two hours. The train service from Edinburgh Waverley takes around four hours 20 minutes to reach London, while the car journey from Dalkeith takes seven hours or more, depending on traffic.

If you’re going on holiday or travelling for business, Dalkeith is only a 20 minute drive away from Edinburgh Airport.