Nestled within an area of outstanding beauty and
only 23 miles south of Edinburgh, the Borders town
of Peebles sits straddling the majestic River Tweed.
But the world famous salmon fishing river - Peebles motto
is "Against the stream they multiply" - is only one of the
many treasures on offer to visitors.
A Royal Burgh since 1152 and the rule of King David I,
Peebles has for many years been a market town
cherished by locals and visitors alike for its picturesque
and unspoilt character.
The town has something for everyone, from outdoors
activities like fishing, walking, golf, cycling and horse riding
to fine shopping,
award winning restaurants and
outstanding
accommodation to suit all budgets.
Peebles is also widely being recognised as an arts destination
town and many visitors make the trip to enjoy the wide
range of local contemporary and traditional art available.
The 240 seat Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre is a centre of
excellence attracting touring theatre companies, performing
visual arts, dance, craft, music and cinema all year round.
A town for all seasons, be it spring, summer, autumn or
winter, Peebles' natural beauty and character will take your
breath away. Get to know Peebles with a stroll along our
timeless High Street, meander in and about the alleyways
and medieval closes and enjoy the stunning walkways
along the River Tweed which have barely changed over
the passing centuries.
Peebles is also a festival town with a number spectacular
annual celebrations taking place. The famous week-long
Beltane Festival showcases local legend, traditions and
history; the Rugby Sevens tournament is keenly contested;
music takes centre stage with the Peebles Jazz Festival and
the renowned Arts Festival grows in stature each year.
These are just a few of the superb festivals taking place,
for more details see the What's On page.
Peebles also has the distinction of being ranked as the
Top Independent Retailing Town in Scotland,
and second in the UK, for its range of
independent shops and 'home town' identity in contrast to
the ubiquitous 'cloned towns' predominant in other areas.
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This guide has been created to help you plan a trip to
Peebles whether it's for a day of pottering and shopping
or a longer stay taking full advantage of the wide range of
sporting, cultural and artistic attractions that can be found
in abundance. We have included many useful tips that will
help you discover Peebles' Hidden Treasure and ensure
your visit is as pleasurable as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to read our Peebles Town
Guide. We look forward to offering you a warm Peeblean
welcome and a true Scottish town experience that you
will never forget.
