TRB wrote:
Agreed - but not as interesting.
If you want a nice amble, go the A1.
If you just want to get there - go West young man!
If you want a nice amble, go the A1.
If you just want to get there - go West young man!

Do the trip often,
use A1 to Newcastle then turn off at Newcastle airport toward the A68 signposted Jedbourgh shorter and a nice drive up.
Hope this helps