Written by JamesV
The Buccleuch in Dalkeith is a great local pub. It’s built a strong and loyal, albeit small, SpeedQuizzing following since Premier SpeedQuizzing started running regular nights there. So if you’re based in Midlothian and looking for a quiz night close to home, this is one of the best options in the area. It’s competitive, well-run, and a proper night out every time.
About the night
The Buccleuch quiz has attracted a loyal crowd of regulars who know the SpeedQuizzing format well and come ready to compete. Live leaderboards, music rounds, picture rounds, and games that bring the whole pub into it keep the energy high from the first question to the last. Every team also answers on their own device, and scores update automatically. Because the leaderboard shows on screen throughout, the tension never lets up.
About The Buccleuch
You’ll find The Buccleuch in Dalkeith, the main town in Midlothian. It’s well-placed too, drawing players from across Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Gorebridge, and the surrounding area. On top of that, it’s a proper local pub with a friendly atmosphere and a good bar — the kind of venue where a quiz night feels completely at home.
One team in particular has become something of a Buccleuch legend: The Muckin Fuppets, who’ve taken the win more than once, including a run of four victories in a row. It’s exactly the kind of friendly rivalry that keeps regulars coming back — everyone wants to be the team that finally knocks the reigning champions off the top of the leaderboard.
When is the next quiz?
Check the Public Event Dates page for the next Buccleuch quiz night date.
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About the author
James has run Premier SpeedQuizzing since 2011, hosting and organising quiz nights across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian, plus corporate and private events further afield. He writes about what makes a quiz night work, drawing on more than a decade of doing it every week.