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1 4 Corn Exchange Corn Watch Tower Watch BRIEF BACKGROUND TO DALKEITH HISTORY SOCIETY The Dalkeith History Society was set up in 1975 by Provost David Smith when the independent burgh of Dalkeith became part of Midlothian District.
The Society was given the use of three rooms in the old Council Chambers in Buccleuch Street, to be used as a small museum and workshop. Here, they were able to build up their collection of artefacts, documents and photographs and to do further research into Dalkeith’s past.
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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