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Welcome to the Save Dalkeith Park Campaign Web Site

The proposed Dalkeith Bypass will cut across and destroy large parts of Dalkeith Park. Those who use the park regularly have launched a campaign to try to save this excellent amenity for the area and for future generations.

We welcome your support. This site will keep you up to date with campaign activities and suggest ways in which you can help.

NEW!!! Read this article written by one of our supporters. It's aim is to look at the broader planning and development issues surrounding the Dalkeith Northern Bypass. Click here to go straight to the article.

This site was last updated on 14th July 2006
  Latest News


Press Release by Campaign 27th January 2006
To read the latest press release issued by the campaign, please click here.

Launch of Fundraising Appeal
If you can help with fundraising, please get in touch. If you would like to donate towards the campaign, please click here.

Contractors Appointed
Three contractors have been invited to tender for the £30 million contract to build the re-routed A68, with Laing O'Rourke, Morgan Est and Morrison/Hochtief all vying for the job. See 'What can you do?' for details.

In the Press
To view all known media articles, please click here.

Click here to read the Evening News article from the 28th October 2005.

Click here to read the Sunday Herald article from the 16th October 2005.

Click here to read the Scotsman article from the 16th September 2005.

Click here to read the Evening News article from the 5th September 2005.

Click here to read the Midlothian Today article from the 20th July 2005.

Click here to read the Edinburgh Evening News article from the 17th June 2005 which started our Campaign .


New : Aerial View of the A68 Route

Newbury Bypass Fails to Reduce Congestion

A Glimpse of the Wildlife in the Park

Read what others think

Read the FAQ about the campaign

We hold a campaign meeting every Tuesday evening at Newton House. The meetings start at 7pm. If you are interested in finding out more about the campaign, volunteering to help or just want to make your point, please come along. Please e-mail for directions. Read the weekly update for 21st June 2006 by clicking here. To read all past weekly updates, please click here.

Wildlife Talks Back - A Humourous Look at a Serious Issue

A68 Route Through Dalkeith Park - Click here for further information

 


 Read all of the Media Articles and find Useful Links.

Read our latest Supporters Briefing.

To find out more about the proposed route, click here.

To read about what you can do about it, click here.

To tell us what you think, click here.

To find out more about the Campaign, click here.

To read reports of recent campaign activities, click here.

To read Scottish Executive articles, click here.

©2005 Mike Robb