Peebles
Peebles is an imperial burgh in Peeblesshire, of which it is the county town, within the Scottish Borders area. According to the 2011 census, the population was 8,376. The earliest building in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church. The church was founded in 1195. It was ruined (in addition to several various other Borders abbeys and also abbeys) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The stones of the ruins were taken for several various other local structures leaving only the tower standing amongst the marker of the churchyard. Another ancient church in the community is the Cross Kirk, established in 1261. Although currently primarily ruins, the Cross Kirk plays a feature in the local celebration. The annual local celebration in Peebles is called the Beltane, as well as includes (similar to several Borders celebrations) a Common Riding. The Beltane, proclaimed at the cross, finishes with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a lady selected from among three local primary schools) along with her court, consisting of the likes of the First and also Secondly Courtiers, Sword Bearer and Standard Bearer; on the steps in front of the parish church. The adult principal of the event is the Cornet, a neighborhood boy chosen by the organising board on a basis of being considered deserving of representing the town, who then brings the community standard for a year. To the west of the community is Neidpath Castle, which can be gotten to walking via Hay Lodge Park, the route has sights of the castle. The castle is now near the public. On the south side of High Street are the old burgh offices. These include the community's collection, art gallery as well as neighborhood gallery. The structure occupied by these are called the Chambers Institution, being deeded to the community by William Chambers, a member of the Chambers posting family who originated in the community. Chambers' house can be found on the earliest street in Peebles-- Biggiesknowe. Peebles is no more linked to the train network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway had lines that connected Peebles to Edinburgh and Galashiels, with a products station and Peebles as well as Peebles West terminals. Historically Peebles and also the Scottish borders have actually been the location of many textiles businesses. Still today, March Street Mills is the area of Robert Noble in addition to its sis business Replin Fabrics.
