The River Tweed around Peebles is world renowned for its salmon fishing and the town has a strong association with the river. It’s Latin town motto, “Contra nando incrementum’ translated means, “Increase by swimming against the current,” which is a fine sentiment to encourage the sons and daughters of Peebles by.
Peebles is broadly seen as a town with a good arts scene and many visitors get 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 a very wide range of performance art. In step with its arty reputation, Peebles is also a festival town, some are folk and tradition based, or with a sporting or music emphasis. 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. The renowned Arts Festival grows in stature each year as does the Peebles Food Festival. Shoppers rejoice: Peebles has the earnt the accolade of being ranked as ‘Top Independent Retailing Town in Scotand, and second in the UK.
“Peebles is a great place to shop because it has some many independent stores…”
Just outside the town is Dawyck Botanic Gardens that Visit Scotland bestowed its 5-star status upon. Dawyck is one of the world’s most beautiful arboreta. Seasonal displays of abundant exotic and native plants provide an array of colour and life throughout the year. If outdoor sporting activities are your ‘thing’ then Peebles is a great base to set yourself up in. The 7stanes Mountain Biking Trail is one location in a chain of mountain biking centres with arguably some the best trails in the country. They encourage riders of all proficiency levels and ages to get involved.
The River Tweed near Peebles
Make sure you take time to embark on the Peebles scenic walk. The trail takes you past the Mercat Cross of Peebles situated in Eastgate, the Cross Keys Hotel, the High Street, Chambers Institution, the War Memorial, the town Parish Church, Tweed Green and Bridge, The Cuddy, and more.
We have some lovely holiday cottages in and around the Peebles area. Take a look at our collection and feel inspired.