Places

Things to do

Why not get involved with a community event? The Agriculture Show and Arts Festival are both held in August, with the Highland Games later on in September.

The Peebles Beltane Festival held each summer is another great day out.

Andrew Sharpe emailed in to suggest the Glentress biking centre as one of the top things to do near Peebles -  "It has brilliant trails of all grades, a top-notch café, a bike shop with bike hire, changing and showering facilities, and a great atmosphere."

Do you have a fresh idea for something to do? Let us know and we'll update the page accordingly.

River Tweed, Peebles

Get away from it all

When was the last time you visited the theatre? The Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre offers a programme of films, theatre, dance and children's shows.

If local history is your thing, why not spend a few hours at the Tweeddale Museum and Gallery? As well as history, they also have contemporary art exhibits.

For horticultural inspiration, take the short trip to Kailzie Gardens. Here you can walk the walled garden, take in the Victorian greenhouse and enjoy the borders.

The hills around Peebles offer a variety of walking trails. If taking to the water suits you better then the River Tweed is the perfect place for a canoe trip.

Peebles has been voted as the '2nd least cloned town in Britain' with a variety of independent shops and retail outlets offering choice away from the usual high street chains.

Have we missed the best thing about Peebles? Do you know a great place or upcoming event? E-mail us and we’ll add your suggestion to this page.