How To Find Us

Newbattle Writers

Newbattle Abbey College

Newbattle Road

Dalkeith

Midlothian

Scotland

Telephone: 0131 663 1921

Fax: 0131 654 0598

Newbattle Writers are students at Newbattle Abbey College. The college is located in the Newbattle suburb of Eskbank, Dalkeith, Midlothian in South-East Scotland. The college has ample parking and is accessible by the following means:-

Road

From Edinburgh & the North

Head South on the A7 signposted towards Carlisle and continue past the New Royal Infirmary towards Dalkeith. When in Dalkeith continue towards the A7 until upon the Eskbank roundabout (Justinlees Inn on corner). Take the first turning towards Newbattle (signposted Newbattle Abbey College) and continue for 0.25 miles (0.5km) until the gate appears around a blind corner on the left.

From the South (A7)

Take the A7 road from Galasheils (link road via Melrose from the A68 (Lauder/Stow) and continue North. When at the Scottish Mining Museum take the next right into the small town of Newtongrange and continue for 1 mile (1.5km) towards Eskbank/Dalkeith until the gate to the College appears on the right-hand side of the road after the small bridge.

Public Transport

From Edinburgh Waverley take the Waverley steps up to the East End of Princes Street (Balmoral Hotel) and head up North Bridge away from the City Centre and take the First Bus 81/x81/x80 signposted Birkenside. Follow the road route (as above) and request that the driver alerts you at the Newbattle Abbey College stop.