Dalkeith Palace, Category A listed palace in Dalkeith, Scotland.
Dalkeith Palace is a sandstone palace in Dalkeith with Dutch Baroque architecture, a classical façade, and a triangular pediment. Its interior features a grand marble staircase in the central section of the building.
The palace was built between 1701 and 1711 by architect James Smith for Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch. It replaced a medieval castle that had been owned by Clan Graham since the 12th century.
The palace served as a home for Scottish noble families and hosted distinguished visitors throughout its long history. Today, guided tours help visitors understand the lives of those who lived here and the palace's role in Scottish aristocratic society.
The palace is located within Dalkeith Country Park and can be visited through guided tours during summer weekends. Visitors can also explore the surrounding walking paths in the park.
During World War II, Polish soldiers of the 3rd Flanders Rifle Brigade left graffiti on the wallpaper in the palace's third floor. These markings remain today as evidence of the wartime occupation.
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