Peebles and the River Tweed, Scottish Borders
Peebles
Gorgeous little towns along the River Tweed are common in the Scottish Borders — why not start with Peebles? Just a short trip from Edinburgh, it offers stunning scenery, shopping, cafés, and year-round events. Artsy and inspiring, it even attracted novelist John Buchan, who made it his home.
Things to do in Peebles
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Welcome to the Tweed Valley
Go Tweed Valley and discover Scotland’s year-round activity destination.
Walking Trails in Peebles
Explore Peebles on foot with walking trails and routes.
Fishing on the River Tweed
Try your hand at a spot of fishing on the River Tweed.
Tweedlove Bike Festival
Ride the best trails the Valley has to offer, demo a new bike, find your favourite brands, have a beer with your mates or soak up the festival vibes.
Tweed Valley Canoe Trail
Stretching 30-miles of the River Tweed, this first official canoe trail in south Scotland reaches from Stobo to Tweedbank amidst stunning scenery.
7stanes Glentress trails
Glentress is the 7stanes flagship trail centre offering a range of trails to suits everyone from beginners to pros.
Inspiration for breaks in Peebles
Glentress Wigwams
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Places to stay
From glamping and cosy wigwams, to self-catering cottages, hostels and guesthouses, Peebles has plenty of accommodation options for your trip.
Unique experiences
Peebles offers access to a diverse array of unique visitor attractions and experiences all set against the backdrop of its stunning Scottish Borders scenery.
Great Polish Map of Scotland
Explore the world’s largest terrain relief model of Scotland built by a Polish war veteran, hidden in the grounds of Barony Castle.
Go Ape Glentress
Get ready for high-speed zips, free-fall Tarzan swings, and daring crossings high up in the canopy of Glentress Forest.
Dawyck Botanic Garden
See one of the world's finest arboreta near Peebles famous from its dazzling snowdrop, rhododendron, bluebell and autumnal displays.
What's on in Peebles
Traquair House
© Kenny Lam
Events
Peebles prides itself on its vibrant year-round events calendar spanning traditional celebrations to outdoor adventures. Here’s what’s coming up this season.
Places to eat in Peebles
See what Scottish food & drink has to offer in Peebles.
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Food & drink
Whether you're after a relaxed bite or a special dining experience, Peebles offers it all, from family-friendly cafés to locally produced treats like craft beer, artisan gin, chocolate, and more.
Neidpath Castle, Peebles
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