Be it a walk in one of our lovely parks by the banks of the Tweed, or a round of golf in one of the areas many courses; be it several happy hours shopping in our bustling high street, or sampling for yourself the best of local borders produce at our many hotels and restaurants, you will find that the town lives up to its motto "Peebles for pleasure".
THE BORDERS
Between the borders of England and Edinburgh lies an area which is almost unknown to the mass tourists. This unspoilt region is called the Borders. Here within a small area are spectacular peaks and hills, forests, wooded valleys, moorland, mountain streams and the majestic River Tweed. The area is steeped in history and the hills ring out with the cries of the past, with many castles, stately homes, battle fields and gardens, any of which will give the visitor insight into the background of the people.
If the visitor travels to the east of the district, then the breathtaking views of the sea and cliffs at St. Abbs head are well worth a visit.
Edinburgh is only 20 miles from Peebles and as the capital city of Scotland, offers art galleries, cinemas and theatres, plus the spectacles of Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle.
