property, homes and houses for sale in Dalkeith

Dalkeith lies just seven miles from Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital city, and is the largest town in Midlothian, and also its administrative centre. The area has been an important site since before Roman times – there is evidence of a Druid circle at the point where the two branches of the River Esk meet, on the Dalkeith House estate. The estate agents in Dalkeith say this bustling town has a friendly atmosphere and a thriving community, and is perfect for anyone who wants to combine small-town life with easy access to Edinburgh. The most sought after suburbs in Dalkeith are Eskbank and Newbattle. There is a variety of houses for sale in Dalkeith, including stone built houses and cottages, traditional semi detached villas, developments of modern family homes, and apartments in purpose built blocks.

Amenities for properties in Dalkeith

Dalkeith town centre provides its residents with a wealth of shops, as well as a selection of restaurants and pubs. Kinnaird Retail Park is minutes away, and the Edinburgh City Bypass provides fast access to the Gyle Centre and Edinburgh‘s city centre. Families considering Dalkeith property will discover the town has primary and secondary schools, as well as independent schools within easy reach of the town, including Merchiston, George Watson's, St. Margaret's, Fettes and Loretto. Leisure and sporting interests are also catered for in with a number of golf courses, clay pigeon shooting, Microlight Flying and also Midlothian Snowsports Centre, which is close-by in Hillend. And for walkers, Pentland Hills offers a variety of picturesque walks.

Transport for Dalkeith

If you are searching for houses for sale in Dalkeith you will discover the area can be reached by road via the A68, and is well located for access to the City Bypass, with connections to Edinburgh Airport and the Central Scotland motorway. The nearest railway station is in nearby Musselburgh, where frequent services run to Edinburgh’s Haymarket station in a journey time of approximately 15 minutes.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Dalkeith, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Bonnyrigg, Musselburgh and Penicuik.