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Over the years, the Society has organised If you would like to arrange a special visit meetings, exhibitions, visits and research to the museum or if you are interested in into Dalkeith’s history and heritage. Since becoming a volunteer, please get in touch. 1985, the Society has produced a number of publications, helped to restore the old You can find us at: Cemetery Watch Tower, researched and Dalkeith Museum, preserved many aspects of town history Dalkeith Corn Exchange, WELCOME TO and through their meetings and outreach, 61 St Andrew Street, Dalkeith, encouraged a lively interest in old Dalkeith. Tel: 0131 663 4683 DALKEITH’S MUSEUM Email: [email protected] 1 In 2015, the Society registered as a charity and in 2016 the new Museum opened in the Please note our facility is fully DDA compliant refurbished Corn Exchanges. Corn Exchange Dalkeith History Society relies on a dedicated Supported by: Architecturalteam of volunteers Trail to staff the Museum and on donations and grants to enable the 200 High St collection to be cared for and developed. All donations are very much appreciated. 22 YOU ARE Former Cross Keys Hotel HERE 182 High St 3 The Burn’s Dalkeith Monument Tollbooth 176 High St

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