News
The latest news from Dalkeith Country Park
There’s always something happening at Dalkeith Country Park. So to keep you up to speed with everything that’s going down – or being put up – we’ll post the latest news, articles and stories here.
Covid-19
16 Jun
*EDIT: We are starting to re-open areas of both Restoration Yard and Fort Douglas. Read the latest update.* At Dalkeith Country Park, Fort Douglas and Restoration Yard, the safety of our customers and colleagues is […]
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Meet Ross, our new Assistant Park Manager
27 Apr
From axe-throwing to protecting our Old Oak Wood, Ross tells us about his journey to his new job and how he’s keeping busy in the park during ‘lockdown’ to keep it safe and beautiful What’s […]
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Creating Future Connections: Town Gate Pathway
19 Mar
* This project, which was postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, has now restarted. Read our full response here.* Dalkeith Country Park is working in partnership with Midlothian Council to improve access from the town […]
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OLD WOOD WALK TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO PROTECT ANCIENT OAKS
09 Mar
*Update: this walk is now open to pedestrians only. Please do not cycle here to help us protect the Old Wood. Thank you.* Site of Special Scientific Interest Dalkeith Country Park’s Old Wood is a […]
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How to plan the perfect wedding
15 Jan
So you got engaged this Christmas. Congratulations! Woohoo. What next? Here Thea Griffiths, wedding coordinator at Restoration Yard and Dalkeith Country Park, shares her top tips for planning your perfect big day. Take a breath, […]
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£100,000 Mini Maze opens 21st March at Fort Douglas
15 Jan
Work begins this week on Mini Maze, the latest investment in Dalkeith Country Park’s Fort Douglas adventure playground. Mini Maze has been designed by adventure playground specialists CAP.Co to delight, engage and enthral under-fours with […]
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Wishing Tree at Spectacle of Light to raise funds for CHAS
05 Dec
From December 7th 2019 to January 5th 2020, Dalkeith Country Park is set to host Spectacle of Light, its new winter festive light experience – and our new CHAS Wishing Tree will play a […]
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“To God & To Nature” Exhibition by Walter Dalkeith
09 Oct
This month, Dalkeith Country Park sees the opening of an exclusive exhibition by fine art photographer Walter, The Earl of Dalkeith, open from Saturday 12th October to Sunday 15th December. This symbolic homecoming […]
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Work begins on lamp-lit pedestrian walkway
08 Aug
Dalkeith Country Park invests £260,000 to create a safe, lit-up pedestrian walkway from Dalkeith town into the heart of the estate. Dalkeith Country Park has been granted planning permission for a footpath and lights project […]
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Meet Thea, Our Wedding & Events Coordinator
29 Jul
Set in the heart of the park just a few miles from Edinburgh in Midlothian, Restoration Yard really is the perfect setting for your dream wedding. It’s a unique place to have some fun and let […]
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