Peebles guidebook
Sightseeing
Glentress Forest is the gateway to the Tweed Valley Forest Park and is a short 15 minutes car ride away. There are more forest trails in Glentress than in any other Tweed Valley forest making it the ideal base from which to explore the Forest Park.
The area is also famous for its 7stanes mountain biking trails and boasts many fantastic walking trails. You will also find tree-top adventure, a Wildlife Room where you can watch observation beehive, view live osprey cams and learn more about other wildlife you may encounter in Glentress Forest
Facilities at Glentress include Peel Cafe, toilet, shower and changing facilities and additional car parking (charges apply)
EH45 8NB is the nearest postcode.
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Glentress
Glentress Forest is the gateway to the Tweed Valley Forest Park and is a short 15 minutes car ride away. There are more forest trails in Glentress than in any other Tweed Valley forest making it the ideal base from which to explore the Forest Park.
The area is also famous for its 7stanes mountain biking trails and boasts many fantastic walking trails. You will also find tree-top adventure, a Wildlife Room where you can watch observation beehive, view live osprey cams and learn more about other wildlife you may encounter in Glentress Forest
Facilities at Glentress include Peel Cafe, toilet, shower and changing facilities and additional car parking (charges apply)
EH45 8NB is the nearest postcode.
One of the most picturesque courses in Scotland with panoramic views of the Tweed Valley.
This undulating parkland course was designed by Harry Colt and is an excellent challenge for all golfers. The tough opening holes are balanced by a more generous stretch. The back nine are fairly mild until the 14th, culminating in an enjoyable round with a testing par 5 finish.
Fully licensed clubhouse with excellent catering including bar snacks, lunches, high teas and dinners. Advance booking is recommended as the clubhouse can often be busy.
Peebles Golf Club
Kirkland Street
Peebles
EH45 8EU
01721 720197
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Peebles Golf Club
45 Kirkland StOne of the most picturesque courses in Scotland with panoramic views of the Tweed Valley.
This undulating parkland course was designed by Harry Colt and is an excellent challenge for all golfers. The tough opening holes are balanced by a more generous stretch. The back nine are fairly mild until the 14th, culminating in an enjoyable round with a testing par 5 finish.
Fully licensed clubhouse with excellent catering including bar snacks, lunches, high teas and dinners. Advance booking is recommended as the clubhouse can often be busy.
Peebles Golf Club
Kirkland Street
Peebles
EH45 8EU
01721 720197
Food scene
Officially opened by HRH Prince Edward, The Chocolate & Pastry School has welcomed over 10,000 students, many of whom travel internationally for the world class tuition.
With over 15 classes on offer and recipes developed by Ruth Hinks, the school provides tuition for all levels from beginner to professionals. Whether you're simply looking to spend a lazy afternoon preparing French patisserie, a chef seeking to develop your pastry section, or are training for international culinary competition they have a course to suit.
1-2 Cuddy Bridge,
Peebles
EH45 8HX
01721 723 764
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Cocoa Black Chocolate Boutique
1-2 Cuddy BridgeOfficially opened by HRH Prince Edward, The Chocolate & Pastry School has welcomed over 10,000 students, many of whom travel internationally for the world class tuition.
With over 15 classes on offer and recipes developed by Ruth Hinks, the school provides tuition for all levels from beginner to professionals. Whether you're simply looking to spend a lazy afternoon preparing French patisserie, a chef seeking to develop your pastry section, or are training for international culinary competition they have a course to suit.
1-2 Cuddy Bridge,
Peebles
EH45 8HX
01721 723 764
Based with Peebles Hydro, 1881 Distillery and Gin School is turning water into gin (and tonic!)
Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Peebles Hydro have launched their own gin, distillery and school – all using their very own spring water.
They have created four premium gins including London Dry, Pavilion Pink and Subtly Smoked. The fourth gin, Navy Strength at 57% ABV is stronger than the others at 40%, and is named after the Dutch sailors of the 18th century who were known to drink gin for ‘Dutch courage’ before going into battle. To bring the best out of these premium gins, four tonic waters have also been created – Tonic 81. All using the same water source, these include Premium, Light, Pink grapefruit and Elderflower.
Their Gin School is the largest residential gin school in the UK. From splash to sip, the site of the 1881 Gin School sits on what was once the original hotel swimming pool (a long, long, time ago). Lots have changed since then – these days you’ll find 26 individual copper stills neatly lined in rows and glass jars brimming with botanicals.
Get into the spirit with their 1881 Distillery Experiences. They are not to be missed! A tour can be taken around the distillery, in which visitors can learn all about the history of Peebles Hydro, all things gin and can get up close to the school’s copper still which makes up to 220 bottles of 1881 gin every day. Budding distillers can also indulge in their own unique gin distiller experience, in which they can enjoy a distilling class, creating and crafting their very own gin
Innerleithen Road,
Peebles,
EH45 8LX
017646
1881 Distillery & Gin School
Based with Peebles Hydro, 1881 Distillery and Gin School is turning water into gin (and tonic!)
Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Peebles Hydro have launched their own gin, distillery and school – all using their very own spring water.
They have created four premium gins including London Dry, Pavilion Pink and Subtly Smoked. The fourth gin, Navy Strength at 57% ABV is stronger than the others at 40%, and is named after the Dutch sailors of the 18th century who were known to drink gin for ‘Dutch courage’ before going into battle. To bring the best out of these premium gins, four tonic waters have also been created – Tonic 81. All using the same water source, these include Premium, Light, Pink grapefruit and Elderflower.
Their Gin School is the largest residential gin school in the UK. From splash to sip, the site of the 1881 Gin School sits on what was once the original hotel swimming pool (a long, long, time ago). Lots have changed since then – these days you’ll find 26 individual copper stills neatly lined in rows and glass jars brimming with botanicals.
Get into the spirit with their 1881 Distillery Experiences. They are not to be missed! A tour can be taken around the distillery, in which visitors can learn all about the history of Peebles Hydro, all things gin and can get up close to the school’s copper still which makes up to 220 bottles of 1881 gin every day. Budding distillers can also indulge in their own unique gin distiller experience, in which they can enjoy a distilling class, creating and crafting their very own gin
Innerleithen Road,
Peebles,
EH45 8LX
017646
Spa and Leisure
Award-winning Stobo Castle Health Spa boasts Scotland's only 25m Ozone Pool, Hydrospa, Serailbad Mud Room, state-of-the-art gymnasium, outdoor, torch-lit hot tubs and 40 treatment rooms. Personal therapists will pamper, relax and rejuvenate you with a choice of over 80 treatments making your time at Stobo entirely your own.
Visit their website to view their range of Spa packages.
Stobo Castle Health Spa
Stobo
Peeblesshire
EH45 8NY
01721725300
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Stobo Castle Health Spa
Award-winning Stobo Castle Health Spa boasts Scotland's only 25m Ozone Pool, Hydrospa, Serailbad Mud Room, state-of-the-art gymnasium, outdoor, torch-lit hot tubs and 40 treatment rooms. Personal therapists will pamper, relax and rejuvenate you with a choice of over 80 treatments making your time at Stobo entirely your own.
Visit their website to view their range of Spa packages.
Stobo Castle Health Spa
Stobo
Peeblesshire
EH45 8NY
01721725300
City/town information
Peebles is a gorgeous little town on the banks of the River Tweed.
Only a short 15 minute walk from Venlaw Castle, it is certainly no ordinary town with its spectacular scenery, shopping, cafés, pubs and restaurants, events and outdoors activities to keep you entertained all year long.
You will be spoilt for choice with 2 supermarkets nearby, Sainsbury and Tesco. You will also find a M&S food store in the local BP garage.
Peebles has 2 play parks for kids of all ages to enjoy, they can be found just off the main street in Victoria Park and Hay Lodge Park.
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Peebles
Peebles is a gorgeous little town on the banks of the River Tweed.
Only a short 15 minute walk from Venlaw Castle, it is certainly no ordinary town with its spectacular scenery, shopping, cafés, pubs and restaurants, events and outdoors activities to keep you entertained all year long.
You will be spoilt for choice with 2 supermarkets nearby, Sainsbury and Tesco. You will also find a M&S food store in the local BP garage.
Peebles has 2 play parks for kids of all ages to enjoy, they can be found just off the main street in Victoria Park and Hay Lodge Park.
Råd om din stad
Ta sig runt
We are within walking distance to the town...
however, should you decide to drive there is ample parking on the main street and plenty of car parks.