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About Mountain Cross

Mountain Cross lies in the Scottish Borders, 25km south of Edinburgh via the A701. This small settlement sits amongst rolling hills where old drovers' routes once converged. The A701 connects to Edinburgh and continues south to Moffat, whilst the A72 from Peebles offers a scenic alternative through the Tweed Valley. The stone cross marking the original crossroads still stands today.

Where is Mountain Cross on the map?

Mountain Cross is in Scotland, at 55.709, -3.355 - about 13 km north of Broughton, The Scottish Borders.

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The closest airport to Mountain Cross is Edinburgh Airport, 47 km (about 44 min by car).

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