From the A7 in Hawick at the Morrisons roundabout take 2nd exit Weensland Road A 698 go about 1 mile, turn right onto A6088 sign posted Bonchester Bridge. Travel about 8 miles to the village with Horse and Hound on left. Go up the and after a mile turn right onto B6357 sign posted Newcastleton, After ½ mile take first turning on the right onto Blacklee Brae which is a single track road. Brae Cottage is on the left about 500 yards down.
Alternatively if using the A68 take the A6088 south of Jedburgh just after crossing the border (please note the signs about driving on the left!) signposted Bonchester Bridge and Hawick. Follow the road through the tiny village of Chesters (the main road turns sharp left) and continue onward until you see the signs for Newcastleton and Keilder Forest B6357. After 1/2 mile take first turning on the right onto Blacklee Brae. Brae Cottage is on the left.
Getting There by Railway
Nearest Stations are Newcastle, Edinburgh, Berwick or Carlisle
Getting there by Aeroplane
Newcastle or Edinburgh and then a drive of about an hour and a quarter from either.
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