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.
( Peebles - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Peebles . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Peebles - UK
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The Kailzie Suite
The sumptuous surroundings of the Kailzie Suite at Peebles Hotel Hydro
Tourism Business of the Year Award - Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards 2013 - 2014
The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards took place on the 25th April 2014.
The Tourism Business of the Year Award was sponsored by the Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership.
The three finalists were:
Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk -- Category Winner
MacDonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf and Spa, Cardrona
The Restaurant at Kailzie Gardens, Peebles
Congratulations to Bowhill House and Country Estate.
Neidpath Castle, by Peebles
Another fantastic Scottish Castle
Step into the Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders is bursting with picturesque valleys, landscapes and rolling hills that will transport you back in time to a world full of history and heritage.
Uncover the historic heartland of the Scottish Borders through atmospheric Abbeys, grand stately homes and historic castles. Explore Jedburgh, Kelso, Dryburgh and Melrose Abbeys for a lesson on the region’s turbulent past, or join in with traditions at the popular Common Ridings in Kelso, Hawick and Selkirk.
Venture to the adrenaline-filled outdoors for mountain biking at 7stanes in Glentress & Innerleithen and Newcastleton, try your luck fishing in the River Tweed, or enjoy sailing, fishing and walking at St Mary’s Loch.
Taste some of the area’s local produce at restaurants, such as Hergés on the Loch, Firebrick Brasserie, and Seasons! Or explore the region’s historic breweries and try a beer at Born in the Borders, Tempest Brewery, Traquair Brewery, or Broughton Ales.
Take a trip on one of Scotland’s Great Scenic Railway Journeys – the Borders Railway – to witness some of the Borders’ most picturesque sites. Onward bus travel from Galashiels allows you to explore more of the Scottish Borders, giving you the perfect view of the passing countryside.
For adventure, historic sites and beautiful landscapes, step into the Scottish Borders!
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Abbotsford House:
Melrose Abbey:
Kelso Abbey:
Dryburgh Abbey:
Jedburgh Abbey:
Dawyck Botanic Garden:
Thirlestane Castle:
Bowhill House and Country Estate:
TweedLove Bike Festival:
Kailzie Gardens:
St Mary’s Loch:
St Abb’s Head NNR:
Return to the Ridings:
Heritage Hub:
Border Textiles Towerhouse:
Hawico Cashmere:
Lochcarron of Scotland:
Hergés on the Loch:
Born in the Borders:
Firebrick Brasserie:
Seasons:
Cocoa Black:
Giacopazzi’s Ice Cream:
Borders Railway:
Gunsgreen House:
River Tweed Fishing:
Teviot Game Fare Smokery:
Broughton Ales:
Traquair Brewery:
7stanes Glentress:
7stanes Newcastleton:
Robert Smail’s Printing Works:
Borders Book Festival:
Velvet Hall Alpacas:
Lindean Mill Glass
Scottish Borders Art Glass
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Neidpath Castle Walk
A walk along the Tweed at Neidpath Castle
scotish borders on a windy day
drone footage on the English/ Scottish borders on a windy day , so windy infact that on full speed my fc40 struggled to return back to base
recorded in 720 hd
music by supersillyus
Osprey Diving into Scottish Borders Loch - August 2016
Amazing footage of an osprey diving into the water trying to catch a fish.
1st August 2016
Geting my pony
At Kailzie Equestrian
Clip of The Outcome Nina Nesbitt @ London's o2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Nina Nesbitt singing The Outcome on 25th March 2014 @London's o2 Shepherds Bush Empire