Peebles
lies at the confluence of the River Tweed, flowing east towards Berwick and the sea, and the Eddleston Water flowing from the north, whose valley has long been an important communications route between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders.
Local Contacts (information courtesy of http://www.undiscoveredscotland.com )
Things to Do
Kailzie Gardens. Formal walled gardens, extensive grounds with walks, trout pond, 18 hole putting green, gift shop and tea room . Kailzie, Peebles, EH45 9HT. Tel: 01721 720007. Opening Hours. 1 April to 31 October: Daily 11.00am to 5.30pm. 1 November to 31 March: Daily 11.00am to 5.00pm. Admission: £2.50. October to Easter £2.00 by honesty box.
Neidpath Castle. Romantic medieval castle, former home of the Fraser, Hay and Douglas families. Peebles, EH45 8NW. Tel: 01721 720333. Email: roxburgh@eidosnet.co.uk. Opening Hours. Monday to Saturday, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Sunday, 12.30pm to 4.30pm. 3-6 May, 25-28 May, 17 June to 8 September. Admission: Adults £3.00, Children £1.00, OAP/Concessions £2.50, Family £7.50.
Peebles Craft Centre. Jewellery, ceramics, woodworking, prints and paintings plus tearoom. Newby Court, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AL. Tel: 01721 722875/724442. Email: woodworkspeebles@aol.com. Open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm: 3 January to 31 December. Admission: Free.
Peebles Hydro Stables. Pony trekking and trail riding in Glentress Forest. A TRSS Aproved Centre. Innerleithen Road, Peebles, EH45 8BQ. Tel: 01721 721325.
Tweeddale Museum and Gallery. Museum of local history and gallery of contemporary art. Chambers Institute, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AG. Tel: 01721 724820. Opening Hours. 1 January to 31 December: 10.00am to 12.00 noon and 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Easter to October: Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm.Admission: Free.
Tweed Valley Forest Park, Glentress Forest. Forest walks, drives, horse riding and mountain bike trails. 3 miles east of Peebles on the A72. Forestry Commission, Forest Mill, Selkirk. Tel: 01750 721120. WWW: www.forestry.gov.uk. Admission: Free.
Eating Out
Castle Venlaw Hotel. Restaurant open daily with seating for up to 35 people and offering spectacular views over Peebles. Edinburgh Road, Peebles, EH45 8QG. Tel: 01721 724066. WWW: www.venlaw.co.uk. Email: enquiries@venlaw.co.uk. Open all day.
Kingsmuir Hotel. Restaurant and bar meals available. Springhill Road, Peebles, EH45 9EP. Tel: 01721 720151. WWW: www.kingsmuir.com. Email: enquiries@kingsmuir.com. Open Daily: 12.00 noon to 2.00pm and 6.30pm to 9.00pm.
Peebles Hydro Hotel. Lazels Restaurant offers fine continental and traditional Scottish cuisine. Innerleithen Road, Peebles, EH45 8LX. Tel: 01721 722999. WWW: www.peebleshotelhydro.co.uk. Email: reservations@peebleshotelhydro.co.uk. Open Sunday to Thursday: 10.30am to 6.00pm (lunch). Friday and Saturday: 11.00am to 6.00pm (lunch) and 7.00pm to 9.00pm (dinner).
Prince of India Restaurant. Bangladeshi and North Indian Cuisine. 86 High Street, Peebles, EH45 8SW. Tel: 01721 724455. WWW: www.princeofindiarestaurant.co.uk. Open Daily: 12.00 noon to 2.00pm and 5.00pm to 11.30pm.
Rambler's Coffee Shop. For meals and snacks, including vegetarian options and award winning afternoon teas. Castle Warehouse Ltd., Old Town, Peebles, EH45 8HY. Tel: 01721 724267. WWW: www.castlewarehouse.com. Email: enquire@castlewarehouse.com. Open Daily: 9.00am to 5.00pm.
The Tontine Hotel. Traditional afternoon teas, elegant Georgian restaurant and bar meals. High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AJ. Tel: 01721 720892. WWW: www.tontinehotel.com. Email: info@tontinehotel.com. Open Daily: 7.00am to 9.00pm.
Golf Courses
Peebles Golf Club. Upland course. Kirkland Street, Peebles, EH45 8LF. Tel: 01721 720197. WWW: www.peeblesgolfclub.co.uk. Email: secretary@peeblesgolfclub.co.uk. Visitors welcome, but check ahead. Green fees from £20.00 per round.
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