Getting to Chisholme House

Address

The Beshara School
Chisholme House
Roberton, Nr Hawick
Scotland TD9 7PH
UK

By Car

Chisholme is off the main A7 which links Carlisle to Edinburgh, close to the town of Hawick (OS map ref: Sheet 79, 418121). Turn West on to B711 two miles south of Hawick off the A7. After 3.6 miles take the first left in Roberton (sign posted Craik), then first left after 1.8 miles (crosses river, sp 17 ton bridge). The Chisholme entrance is 0.7 miles on the left.

Look here for a road map.

By Air

Nearest Airports are Edinburgh and Newcastle; Glasgow is also possible, although further away. From Edinburgh airport take the Airlink shuttle bus (every 10 minutes) to the City Centre to Waverley Station; then as above for the 95 bus. The closest bus stop from Edinburgh Airport is on North Bridge Street.
Pick-up from all three Airports can be arranged on request.

By Train and Bus

Megabus runs an inexpensive daily coach service between London, Victoria Coach Station and Hawick, picking up passengers also in Birmingham and Manchester. Departs London 15.00, arrives Hawick 23.10. Departs Hawick 06.40, arrives London 15.00.
To book online go to uk.megabus.com

Bus services 95 and X95 to Hawick from Edinburgh and Carlisle are theoretically part of the rail network. You can book a rail ticket through to Hawick from the south, changing from rail to road a short walk from Carlisle Railway Station. Bus timetables for services 95 and X95 can be found on the First Borders Raillink website.

In Edinburgh First Borders X95 and 95 now start from Edinburgh Bus Station, St. Andrews Square, near Waverley railway station. You can also board the bus at North Bridge. In Hawick get off at Morrisons Supermarket, Mart St. A taxi from Hawick is about £14 or phone us to see if we can collect you.

For rail timetables visit the Trainline or Virgin Trains sites where you can also book online. (Fares are much cheaper if booked over 7 days in advance). To book trains by phone, contact The TrainLine on 08457 222333.

If you need further help with your travel plans, please contact the secretary, or telephone:

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