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26-680: Glentress Forest is located near Peebles in the Scottish Borders , about 30 miles south of Edinburgh . Part of the Tweed Valley Forest Park along with Traquair Forest in Innerleithen , it is the home of a mountain biking centre which is one of the 7stanes mountain bike trails operated throughout southern Scotland by Forestry and Land Scotland . It is at the southern end of the Moorfoot Hills and

52-567: A Common Riding . The Beltane, proclaimed at the cross, culminates with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a girl chosen from one of three local primary schools ) along with her court, including the likes of the First and Second Courtiers, Sword Bearer and Standard Bearer; on the steps in front of the parish church. The adult principal of the festival is the Cornet , a local young man chosen by

78-596: A petition from the town clerk, William Buchan, who had previously received a letter from A. C. Fox-Davies questioning the burgh's right to use the arms. After the abolition of the old Scottish burghs in 1975, the arms became redundant. In 1988 they were regranted to the Royal Burgh of Peebles and District Community Council, who continue to use the arms today, with the addition of a community council's coronet. The traditional province of Ångermanland in Sweden also has

104-579: A very similar coat of arms, but with a blue background. Peebles lies at the confluence of the River Tweed and Eddleston Water (locally called "the Cuddy"). The Tweed flows west to east, and the Eddleston flows from the north, turning to flow southwest 300 yd (270 m) before the confluence. This south-westerly turn demarcates a raised triangular piece of land, open to the east but contained by

130-493: A work camp at Eshiels , which was one of a number of so-called Instructional Centres run by the Ministry of Labour in order to 'harden' young men who had been out of work for some time. By 1938, the Ministry was operating 35 Instructional Centres across Britain, with a total capacity of over 6,000 places. By 1939, unemployment was declining in the face of impending war, and the Ministry closed down its work camps. The forest itself

156-592: Is a "skills loop", and is designed for those new to mountain biking, although there are some challenges for those wishing to practice rocky sections or raised wooden trails too. The UCI MTB World Championships were held at Glentress in August 2023, winners were Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Tom Pidcock . During the 1930s, unemployed men were set to work in Glentress Forest, breaking ground, building tracks, and undertaking other heavy labour. The men lived in

182-505: Is accessed from the A72 road . There are currently five mountain bike waymarked routes and a freeride park in Glentress Forest. The historic cycle trails, aimed at children and families, provide an interesting way to explore the forest and its history. The blue, red, and black mountain bike routes provide a challenge for all abilities. The red route is noted for a high-speed section with many bermed corners known as Spooky Woods. The green trail

208-656: Is called the Chambers Institution , being deeded to the town by William Chambers , a member of the Chambers publishing family who originated in the town. Chambers' house can be found on the oldest street in Peebles – Biggiesknowe. Peebles tolbooth, the civic centre of the medieval burgh, is the only medieval tolbooth site in Scotland to have been excavated by archaeologists. Peebles is no longer connected to

234-578: Is one of several Christian churches in Peebles , Borders , Scotland . It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland . Dedicated on 29 March 1887, it lies at the end of the High Street. The church was constructed between 1885 and 1887 at a cost of £9,500. It includes some features from an earlier parish church built on the site in 1784. The architect was William Young of London who designed

260-546: Is the location of Robert Noble along with its sister company Replin Fabrics. The arms of the Royal Burgh of Peebles feature three salmon on a red field. The heraldic blazon is: Gules, three salmons counter-naiant in pale proper . The motto is Contra Nando Incrementum , Latin for "There is growth by swimming against the stream", referring to the annual migration of salmon up the River Tweed in order to breed. The one salmon facing forwards and two facing backwards represent

286-507: The Scottish Borders , Scotland. It was historically a royal burgh and the county town of Peeblesshire . According to the 2011 census , the population was 8,376 and the estimated population in June 2018 was 9,000. Initially, a market town , Peebles played a role in the woollen industry of the Borders during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Most mills had closed by the 1960s, although

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312-551: The Beltane Festival, Peebles Arts Festival, Tweedlove Bike Festival, and Imaginarium. Peebles is a popular centre for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. It is the eastern terminus of the John Buchan Way , a 22-kilometre (14 mi) walking route which runs between Peebles and Broughton . The Cross Borders Drove Road , an 82-kilometre (51 mi) route between Hawick and Little Vantage, also passes through

338-571: The Eddleston Water was crossed to the north of town), and Ludgate (the western gate of the town), now called Young Street. At the junction of Eastgate and Northgate roads, where the Eastgate becomes High Street, is an ancient market cross. The present-day market is held in a car park adjacent to the site of the former railway station, at the north and south ends of which are the remains of the town wall. Peebles High Street runs parallel with

364-639: The Tweed along the spine of a ridge, at the west end of which is the parish church. In 2014 Creative Scotland named Peebles the most creative place of its size in Scotland, presenting the town with a Creative Place Award and £100,000 to enhance arts events, festivals, and arts commissions. Most arts performances take place in the Eastgate Theatre on the High Street which has a year-round programme of music, drama, dance, talks, and classes for children and adults. The town also has four major annual festivals –

390-438: The fact that for every salmon that goes up the river, two come back to the sea. The arms are very old, first appearing on the town's mercat cross , which was built sometime before 1320. Originally the colours were not standardised, the background variously appearing as blue, green or red. The last seems to have been most common, and it was red that was chosen when the arms were formally granted by Lord Lyon in 1894, following

416-580: The few survivors of that era. Notable buildings in the town include the Old Parish Church of Peebles and Neidpath Castle . Other local attractions include a museum and the Kailzie Gardens. Peebles has won multiple awards for the range of shops on its High Street. The oldest building in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church. The church was founded in 1195. It was destroyed (along with many other Borders abbeys and priories ) by

442-727: The largest secondary school in the Borders, Peebles High School , which is attended by pupils from all over Tweeddale. In 2005, a study by the New Economics Foundation ranked Peebles as the best town in Scotland (second best in the UK, after Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire ) for a range of independent shops and 'home town identity'. The local health facility is Hay Lodge Hospital in Neidpath Road. Old Parish Church of Peebles The Old Parish Church of Peebles

468-470: The last one remained open until 2015. The character of Peebles has changed; the town serves as home to many people who commute to work in Edinburgh , as well as being a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer. In the mid-to-late 19th century health tourism flourished, centring on hydropathic establishments , which over time morphed into a hotel format, with Peebles Hydro Hotel being one of

494-479: The organizing committee on a basis of being considered worthy of representing the town, who then carries the town standard for a year. To the west of the town is Neidpath Castle , which can be reached on foot through Hay Lodge Park; the route has views of the castle. The castle is now closed to the public. On the south side of the High Street are the old burgh offices. These incorporate the town's library, art gallery, and local museum. The building occupied by these

520-524: The railway network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway had lines that connected Peebles to Edinburgh and Galashiels , with a goods station and Peebles and Peebles West stations. A connection to Edinburgh is maintained by Borders Buses service X62. Historically Peebles and the Scottish borders have been the location of many textile businesses. Still today, March Street Mills

546-551: The rivers to the south and north. The name is generally accepted to come from the Brythonic pebyll tents, signifying a temporary settlement. From around 1570, the eastern side was defended by a town wall, which ran in an east-facing arc, through which the road to Glentress passed at the East Gate. The road passing through this gate, the Eastgate, is one of four gates in Peebles, the others being Northgate, Bridgegate (where

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572-400: The same Iron Age period used to stand until it was burnt down in 2010. John Field, "Learning Through Labour: Training, unemployment and the state, 1890-1939", Leeds University Press, 1992, ISBN   0-900960-48-5 55°41′N 3°08′W  /  55.683°N 3.133°W  / 55.683; -3.133 Peebles Peebles ( Scottish Gaelic : Na Pùballan ) is a town in

598-555: The soldiers of Henry VIII . The stones of the ruins were pilfered for many other local buildings leaving only the tower standing amongst the gravestones of the churchyard. Another ancient church in the town is the Cross Kirk, founded in 1261. Although now mainly ruins, the Cross Kirk plays a prominent part in the local festival. The annual local festival in Peebles is called the Beltane , and involves (as with many Borders festivals)

624-634: The town. The town is home to two long-established Scottish senior sporting clubs. Peebles Rovers F.C. provides Peebles with a senior Football team in the East of Scotland Football League , meanwhile Peebles RFC currently represent the town in Scottish National League Division Two in the Scottish Rugby pyramid system. Peebles has an 18-hole golf course located at the upper end of Kirkland Street. The golf club

650-496: Was formerly owned and run by the local council before being taken over and run by its own members. Peebles has three primary schools: Kingsland (now relocated to Neidpath Road from its original position on Rosetta Road), Priorsford, and the Roman Catholic Halyrude Primary School (now relocated from Elcho Street to the former Kingsland primary school building on Rosetta road ). Peebles also has

676-465: Was planted in the 1920s in response to the national shortage of timber brought about by the First World War. Some of the original stands of Douglas Fir still remain to this day. There are remains of an Iron Age hill fort at the top of Janet's Brae which offers a spectacular vista over the town of Peebles. A short walk will lead to the site where a reconstruction of a timber round house from

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