Peebles
An elegant market town on the River Tweed, lined with independent shops and a base for exploring the western Borders' forests and estates.
Peebles sits on the upper River Tweed. Its High Street is lined with Victorian buildings, independent bookshops, woollen goods shops and cafés, and the town has repeatedly been named Scotland's best small town. Riverside meadows are perfect for a picnic or a stroll, and the riverside path leads to Neidpath Castle. Nearby are Glentress Forest, Traquair House and Dawyck Botanic Garden. Peebles is about 40 km from Edinburgh, roughly an hour on the X62 bus, making it a good place to stay for exploring the western Borders.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Neidpath Castle
- Glentress Forest
- Robert Smail's Printing Works
- Traquair House
- Dawyck Botanic Garden
- St Mary's Loch
- Bowhill House
- The Great Tapestry of Scotland