Dalkeith Tolbooth in Dalkeith, Scotland

Dalkeith Tolbooth in Dalkeith, Scotland

The Dalkeith Tolbooth was first built in the 17th century. The 1648 datestone over the doorway, bearing the Scott of Buccleugh arms of the Duke of Buccleuch was added in the 18th century from the grounds of nearby Dalkeith Palace. The building was used as the town court and prison and was maintained by money raised from the tolls on the bridges in town across the rivers North and South Esk. it was also used on market day as a weigh house to coll…