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Local Information
Dalkeith has lots to offer in terms of eating out and local attractions.
Rosecot is located within 5/10 minutes walk of various Restaurants (Italian, Chinese, Indian, British food)
Regular Bus Service (Park & Ride), every 10 minutes to Edinburgh City.
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view of the hallway and the main stair landing ...
Other popular attractions include;
Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, Scottish Mining Museum, Deep Sea World, National Art Gallery, Royal Mile, Royal Yacht Britannia, Museum Of Scotland, Camera Obscura, Theatres, Edinburgh Zoo, Botanic Gardens, Rosslyn Chapel, Butterfly Farm & Bird Of Prey Centre,
Craigmillar Castle, Dirleton Castle, Traquaire House, Melrose & Jedburgh Abbey, Scottish Sea Bird Centre ...
Rosecot is situated on the north side of Dalkeith close to the A68 trunk road. The meaning of the name Dalkeith is not clear, as some believe it derives from Gaelic whilst others think it comes from English? It could mean "the narrow valley", "the valley of the woods", or the "valley of battle". Dalkeith existed in 1142 when Dalkeid is mentioned in a Charter of the Abbey of Holyrood. The town grew around the Castle, which is now incorporated within Dalkeith Palace (also known as Dalkeith House). The Castle was built in the 12th century and originally belonged to the Graham family. It was captured by the English in 1339 and again, after a long siege, in 1547 after the Battle of Pinkie. At this time the castle belonged to the Earl of Morton. In 1641 the castle was bought by the Duke of Buccleuch, and in the early 1700’s Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth built Dalkeith House around the original castle.
The Episcopalian parish church of St. Mary, designed by David Bryce and William Burn, was built as the chapel for Dalkeith Palace in 1843 and was consecrated in 1845. Situated at the eastern end of the High Street, it has some fine architectural features including a double hammer-beam roof and fan-vaulting in the chancel, as well as beautiful stained glass windows and floor tiles depicting the Buccleuch family heraldry. Most notable, perhaps, is the church's unique organ and bell-ringing mechanism which are powered by mains water. Within the crypt is a vault housing the remains of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and several of his family. If you would like further information on the above please click on link, or cut and paste to your browser. www.dalkeithcountrypark.com
Dalkeith has a fascinating history, and various forms, shapes of architecture adorn the skyline. Instrumental to what can be viewed to this day will be due to the work of Robert Smith. Robert Smith was born on 14 January 1722 in Lugton [Loughton], in Dalkeith Parish, Lothian, Scotland, the son of John Smith and Martha Laurie. Although his father and oldest brother were bakers, Robert was instead articled to the same profession as a number of his uncles and cousins, who were well-known masons, carpenters, and master builders. One of Smith's ancestors was James Smith (ca. 1645-1731), a leading Scottish architect who, as an early follower of Palladio, may have inspired Colen Campbell's interest in the Venetian architect. This member of the Smith family was Surveyor of the Royal Works in Scotland, until succeeded by William Adam (the father of architects Robert and James Adam), who seems to have given Robert Smith his first job. It is believed that Smith began his architectural training in the early 1740s, as a newly-qualified journeyman carpenter working for William Adam at Dalkeith Park, the estate of the Duke of Buccleuch. Shortly after Adam's death in 1748, Smith appeared in Philadelphia; his first known commission in America (with Gunning Bedford) was the Second Presbyterian Church on Third and Arch Streets, begun 1749.
To think Robert Smith had to walk past Rosecot on his way to work is fascinating, a plaque commemorating his work and design efforts to construct early Colonial America can be viewed in a very short walk from Rosecot to Lugton Village.
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