Attractions in Peebles & Things to Do in Peebles
(and nearby)

Neidpath Castle (1 Mile)*
An authentic 14th century castle converted to a tower house (17th century), the erstwhile home of Fraser, Hay and Douglas families, set in a wooded gorge of the River Tweed.
Robert Smail's Printing Works (5 Miles)*
Step back in time at this completely restored printing works and see how printing was done at the beginning of the 20th Century.
Traquair House (6 Miles)*
Visit romantic Traquair where Alexander I signed a charter over 800 years ago and where the 'modern wings' were completed in 1680.
Dawyck Botanic Garden (7 Miles)*
Discover Dawyck's secrets as you explore its woodlands in the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Borders. Over 300 years of tree planting has created one of the world's finest arboreta.
Arniston House (13 Miles)*
Arniston is privately owned by descendants of the Dundas family who purchased the land in 1571. The present mansion house was commenced in 1726 by William Adam and completed by his son John , brother of the famous Robert, in the 1750's.
Moat Park Heritage Centre (13 Miles)*
History in the Moat Park is interpreted in an unusual way; here the visitor can see a series of detailed scale models depicting archaeological sites as they would have been seen at the time of their use.
Greenhill Covenanters House (13 Miles)*
Greenhill is a place where time has been made to stand still taking us back from the time when King James VI travelled south of the border to his new kingdom to the time over a century later when the two kingdoms were united.
Gladstone Court Victorian Street Museum (13 Miles)*
Children of all ages can stroll along the 'real' Victorian street and visit the small shops or perhaps sit in the schoolroom to recall the not so good old days.
Bowhill House & Country Estate (13 Miles)*
The Scottish Borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry KT, is in the centre of an extensive estate of hills and valleys where history and landscape combine to provide a unique experience.
Crichton Castle (15 Miles)*
Crichton is a large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular Italian-style range.
Malleny Garden (16 Miles)*
A peaceful haven from the bustle of the nearby capital, this three-acre walled garden has a delightful collection of old-fashioned roses and fine herbaceous borders.
Abbotsford House (17 Miles)*
Abbotsford will remain closed until 2013 to allow for an extensive programme of much-needed repair and refurbishment.
Thirlestane Castle (18 Miles)*
Thirlestane, one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland is set in lovely Border hills at Lauder, 28 miles south of Edinburgh and 68 miles north of Newcastle, on the A68.
Harmony Garden (18 Miles)*
A delightfully tranquil walled garden comprising lawns, herbaceous and mixed borders, vegetable and fruit areas, and a rich display of spring bulbs.
Melrose Abbey (18 Miles)*
Melrose Abbey is probably the most famous ruin in Scotland. It was founded by David I around 1136 as a Cistercian abbey, but largely destroyed by Richard II's English army in 1385.
Priorwood Gardens (18 Miles)*
Priorwood is a specialist garden where the plants grown are selected for their suitability for drying.
Glenkinchie Distillery (20 Miles)*
Glenkinchie distillery, like so many others, was founded by farmers and is situated in a quiet hollow, surrounded by the fields which supply the barley for malting on site.
Edinburgh Zoo (20 Miles)*
Edinburgh Zoo is part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, a registered charity. The aim is: "to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and so to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats."
National Museum of Scotland (20 Miles)*
The National Museum of Scotland is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The museum, which has recently undergone a £47.4 million redevelopment, offers one of the UK's best days out.
Inveresk Lodge Garden (20 Miles)*
This inviting terraced garden in the historic village of Inveresk entices visitors with its colours and perfumes, colourful herbaceous beds, a variety of attractive shrubs and the scent of roses.
Edinburgh Castle (20 Miles)*
Perched high on an extinct volcanic outcrop, Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital's skyline with stunning views across the World Heritage listed Old and New Towns, and out to the Firth of Forth.
National War Museum (20 Miles)*
In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience.
Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions (20 Miles)*
Come and play at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions! The Camera Obscura gives an amazing live moving panorama of the city of Edinburgh.
Almondell & Calderwood Country Park (20 Miles)*
A large country park incorporating two previously private estates, featuring many woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas, barbecue sites and open spaces for children to run and play in.
St Giles Cathedral (20 Miles)*
When you walk through the door of St Giles' Cathedral, you are entering one of the most historic and romantic buildings in Scotland. Founded in the 1100s, this church has witnessed executions, riots and celebrations
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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