The position, two miles south of Hawick, just off the A7, is ideal for many interests and activities - so whether you are interested in Historic Houses, Abbeys, Woollen Mills and Craft Museums, or prefer fishing, golf, tennis, bowls, putting, cycling, swimming, running, or walking (either on the flat or up hills!) all these, and many more, are on hand locally.

The Heritage Hub in the Heart of Hawick is THE place to go for those researching their family history.  It is home to the Scottish Borders Archive, local and family history service where the documentary heritage of the region is made publicly available.

For those wanting to explore the surrounding area information on places to visit, walks or drives is available in the house to help you plan your days.

Click here for a streetmap.co.uk map of our location.

Bicycles:     We are able to provide secure storage for up to four bicyles.

BY BUS:     Please note we are not able to collect guests from the bus station.  However, we can provide, on request, details of local taxi services.

BY RAIL:    The closest railway stations to Hawick are Edinburgh and Carlisle.  From Edinburgh (55 miles), there is a First Bus X95 Raillink Coach to Hawick. The same coach operates from Carlisle (40 miles).

FROM THE TIC:    From Hawick Tourist Information Centre follow directions for the A7 Southbound towards Carlisle (the Historic Tourist Route). Two miles out of Hawick, take a right turn onto the B711 (signposted Roberton).  Just over the bridge you will see a brown sign for Whitchester. We are approx 350 yards along the B711 on the right hand side, in the trees, just as the road bears round to the left.

FROM HAWICK TOWN CENTRE:     Follow directions for the A7 Southbound towards Carlisle, (the Historic Tourist Route).  Two miles out of Hawick, take a right turn onto the B711 (signposted Roberton). Just over the bridge you will see a brown sign for Whitchester.   We are approx 350 yards along the B711 on the right hand side, in the trees, just as the road bears round to the left.