Thirteen Strollers met up at the car park next to the Roman Bridge in Musselburgh to walk to Dalkeith.
We met under the canopy of the Hayweights clock which marks the old site
of the weighbridge. The workings of the clock are actually in the clock at
Eskmills. Setting off past Eskmills we followed the River Esk past the mills
which are now offices and an events venue. We passed a very good painting of a
Kingfisher on an old gate though we didn’t see any live ones on the river, just
geese and ducks as well as numerous other birds.
Making our way to Whitecraig passing all the new houses, rather than
walk along the main road and into the Dalkeith Country Park, we crossed the
road and had a break at the football ground. Fully restored we made our way up
onto the old railway line, passing a beautifully painted camper van, we then
followed the railway walk for a bit then came off to walk back down Salters
Road to cross the main road again and into the park.
From here we followed the road all the way into Restoration Yard,
stopping for a photo opportunity with the Great Ape carving and to watch the
kids clambering through the trees on the walkways above our heads.
Hopefully the weather will be better for our next walk though it was
only raining slightly when we met but stopped quite soon and the sun was out
for a brief spell as we finished the walk.
Thanks to Drew for arranging the walk.
