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Places to see in ( Peebles - UK )

Places to see in ( Peebles - UK )

Peebles is a royal burgh in Tweeddale, within the Scottish Borders region. Initially a market town, Peebles played a role in the woollen industry of the Borders during the 19th and early 20th Century. Notable buildings in the town include the Old Parish Church of Peebles and Neidpath Castle. Other local attractions include a museum and the Kailzie Gardens. It has won multiple awards for an excellent range of shops on its High Street.

The composition of Peebles has now changed; the town is home to many people who commute to work in Edinburgh, as well as being a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer. In the mid-to-late 19th century, this included health tourism, centring on hydropathic establishments, which over time morphed into a hotel format, with Peebles Hydro Hotel being one of the few survivors of that era.

Peebles lies at the confluence of the River Tweed and Eddleston Water (locally called the Cuddy). The Tweed flows west to east, and the Eddleston flows from the north, turning to flow south-west 300 yards before the confluence. The eastern side was defended in historic times by a town wall, which ran in an east facing arc, through which the road to Glentress passed at the East Gate. The road passing through this gate, the Eastgate, is one of four gates in Peebles .

The oldest building in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church. The church was founded in 1195. It was destroyed (along with many other Borders abbeys and priories) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The annual local festival in Peebles is called the Beltane, and involves (as with many Borders festivals) a Common Riding. The Beltane, proclaimed at the cross, culminates with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a girl chosen from one of three local primary schools) along with her court, including the likes of the First and Second Courtiers, Sword Bearer and Standard Bearer; on the steps in front of the parish church.

To the west of the town is Neidpath Castle, which can be reached on foot through Hay Lodge Park, the route offering spectacular views of the castle. The castle is now closed to the public. On the south side of High Street are the old burgh offices. These incorporate the town's library, art gallery and local museum. The building occupied by these are called the Chambers Institution, being deeded to the town by William Chambers, a member of the Chambers publishing family who originated in the town. Chambers' house can be found on the oldest street in Peebles - Biggiesknowe.
Peebles is no longer connected to the railway network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway had lines that connected Peebles to Edinburgh and Galashiels.

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Farriers in Tweeddale - Background Info

Video 5 in a series of 6 videos from a Tweeddale u3a Local History Group project about transport in Peebles. In this video Ross Philip explains his work as a farrier locally and provides background information about the work of farriers over the years.

Other videos from the project

Video of the Public Transport Event in the 5Ts from Peebles to Edinburgh on 3 September 2016:

Blacksmiths in Peebles (13m 55s)
George Napier, talks about his 50 years as a Blacksmith in Peebles

Working with Horses: Margaret Jack, from a Peebles farming family, remembers how horses were used. (6m 57s)

Slideshow of event held on 3 September 2016 in Peebles, Scottish Borders as part of the Borders Heritage Festival.

National Maritime Museum - Trinity House Life Houses Exhibition

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The Calico Duo, Neidpath Inn, Peebles, 2/11/12

Young fellas playing traditional acoustic music n'stuff...