The word 'Dalkeith' may be of Celtic origin, compounded of Dal, a dale, and Caeth, confined, perhaps describing its peninsular character of lying between the two rivers, the North Esk and the South Esk, which meet downstream in Dalkeith Country Park, at Waters' Meet. Some kind of settlement existed before the 12th century but it was in 1369 that Sir James Douglas became first Lord of Dalkeith. He built the chapel which formed the nucleus of what became St Nicholas Church. A later James Douglas of different disposition built Dalkeith Palace in the 1570s and he played a part in the murder of Darnley, husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, an act for which he was beheaded some years later.
more On 18th Aug 2015, the club had a visit from Kenny Milne
more Trip to the Meadows June 2015
more Walking Treasure Hunt - In the Grassmarket, Edinburgh
more Members assisted cyclists arriving at Dalkeith Rugby Club. Over 400 cyclists involved from around 30 countries.
more Dalkeith Rugby Club, 7.30pm till late, Saturday 2nd October 2010, Tickets £10.00 adult £5.00 children All proceeds to Breast Cancer Awareness & other Cancer Charities. PLEASE WEAR SOMETHING PINK :)
more Nightime walk round Dalkeith & Supper at The County Hotel.
more Christmas Party 2010
more Meeting outside Viridor at 7pm 5 Dalhousie Business Park Carrington Road Bonnyrigg Midlothian EH19 3HY T: 01316 631 061
more We are 10 years young and are celebrating with a Dinner Dance at Newbattle Abbey, please save the date - details to follow!