Brownsbank Cottage, by Biggar
Things to do in Scottish Borders
in Scotland
Description: This cottage, the but and ben where Scotlands's international poet, Hugh MacDiarmid (Christopher Grieve) lived with his wife Valda from 1951 until their deaths in 1978 and 1989, has been restored to be exactly as it was. It is now a registered museum and home to a writer-in-residence.
Ownership:
Biggar Museum Trust
Situation – OS ref:
How to get there:
By car: 2 miles/3 kms from Biggar
By public transport:
Seasonal opening details (2008):
Easter to mid October
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 11am to 4.30pm.
Sunday 2pm to 4.30pm.
Facilities:
Admission:
Free, but donations to the work of the Trust are always welcome.
Contact:
Tel: 01899 221050
Attached attractions:
Additional Information
Contains many of the artefacts and books belonging to the poet.
Web link: (where appropriate):
Places to stay nearby:
Biggar
Local towns and villages:
Biggar
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