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Dalkeith
City in Midlothian, United Kingdom
Overview
Dalkeith is a historic Scottish town situated just southeast of Edinburgh in the scenic county of Midlothian. Known for its charming market town feel, grand Dalkeith Country Park, and rich heritage, it offers easy access to nature and the capital city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Midlothian
Population
13,400
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.89°, -3.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,592
Local Cost
$1,492
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
13.7°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
888 mm
Internet Speed
143 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
9
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EDI
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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