Location: Peebles
Top Things to do in Peebles
The 10 Best Things to do in Peebles, Scotland
Peebles (Scottish Gaelic: Na Pùballan) is a royal burgh in Peeblesshire, of which it is the county town, within the Scottish Borders region. According to the 2011 Census, the population was 8,376.
Restaurants in Peebles
1. Kailzie Fishery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Situated next to the River Tweed, nestled in the beautiful Border hills Kailzie Fishery provides the perfect environment for the angler.The fishery is 2 acres. The average depth is 12 feet and is burn fed. The fishery is stocked daily to maintain a good head of trout at all times. The fish consist of top quality Triploid and Blue Rainbows starting at 2 lbs and going up to double figures.
2. Ridelines Mountain Biking
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
RIDELINES are based in the Tweed Valley only 4 miles away from Glentress Forest. We offer expert rider focused mountain bike tuition from experienced and professional instructors. Our course structures and 1:1 sessions are carefully built from our years of experience to get the most out of your riding. We guarantee to let you in on great technique secrets and you'll get the essential techniques and expert help to meet your own riding challenges and get you thinking, working and developing your riding. We also offer guided rides, multi day trips and group activity days customised for your group on world class trails in the Tweed Valley and beyond. Discover the unwaymarked beauty of the area with our expert guides. We've been delivering quality mountain biking experiences since 2006 - years of dedicated experience means we know what it takes to make your trip memorable for all the right reasons.
Reviewed By 19Graham2015 - Keswick, United Kingdom
I received Ridelines vouchers as a 60th birthday present -what a great present ! Thanks for a great one to one course Andy . Thoroughly enjoyed it , learnt loads and a big improvement on my riding ,wish I had done it years ago!
3. 7stanes - Glentress
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5.0 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By Goose1647 - Garforth, United Kingdom
1st visit to the trails here and they certainly don't disappoint, did the black route straight off the bat and it broke me a little, did a bit of pushing up but the flies took a shine to me so stopping wasn't an option. The downhills are ace though and well worth the climbing, spooky wood is great fun and even the blue at the end is pretty mega with great flow, just a shame it's so far away.
4. Go Ape
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5.0 based on 165 reviews
Built on the hillside within the beautiful Glentress Forest (part of Tweed Valley Forest Park), our Go Ape Peeblesshire Tree Top Adventure makes good use of the valley for some jaw dropping exposure, and features our highest zip wire over the reservoirs in the valley. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor. If you’re looking for things to do near Edinburgh, extend your day out with us. The small town of Peebles is just 2.5 miles away and has a great High Street with more independent shops than any other town in Scotland for great days out with the family.
5. The Dancing Light Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Scott Brash Commemorative Sculpture
7. 1881 Distillery & Gin School
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
1881 Gin Distillery is a newly opened Distillery based down in the Scottish borders, Situated in the town of Peebles. What makes 1881 special is the mineral rich spring water we use to produce our core gin range. The same water source that was used when the Peebles Hyrdo hotel originally opened its doors in 1881. We also offer 1hr tastings & 2 and 3hr Gin making experiences (Thurs-Sun).
Reviewed By Monstervan
We discovered the 1881 Distillery and Gin School accidentally while out on a walk and decided to book an experience. What a fabulous afternoon. Everything was just so perfect and well done and it was a huge amount of fun making your own Gin while learning the history behind the hotel and the 1881 distillery. Due to Covid we were a small group but it was really lovely and we had a wonderful afternoon. This is an experience that I would really recommend in a lovely hotel. Staying over would be well worth it.
8. Dawyck Botanic Garden and Cafe
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4.5 based on 344 reviews
Dawyck is truly one of the world's finest arboreta. Seasonal displays of abundant exotic and native plants provide a breathtaking backdrop of colour throughout the year. The Garden also offers an award-winning visitor centre, gift shop with plant sales and a cafe. Part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Reviewed By Bridgehouse_10 - Staveley, United Kingdom
If you want a relaxing and inspiring three hours, like big trees, bushes & shrubs, and enjoy areas of outstanding natural beauty, this is a great place to visit.
