Head North on the A90 from Ellon towards Peterhead. Pass the Fraserburgh turnoff at the Toll of Birness after 3 miles. After a further 1.5 miles turn right at the signpost for Leask (immediately after passing a white cottage at the left of the road). Pass Bogbrae Farm and travel approximately 1.2 miles on single track road. Turn left opposite a bungalow at Mains of Leask farm (before the sharp left hand bend). Continue down the dirt track for 1/3 mile (past West Byreleask on the right) to arrive at East Byreleask cottage.