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 (along with lots of other Borders abbeys and priories) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The rocks of the damages were pilfered for several other neighborhood structures leaving just the tower standing among the marker of the cemetery. An additional ancient church in the community is the Cross Kirk, founded in 1261. Although currently generally damages, the Cross Kirk plays a feature in the regional celebration. The annual neighborhood celebration in Peebles is called the Beltane, and entails (as with numerous Borders events) an Usual Riding. The Beltane, announced at the cross, culminates with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a woman chosen from among 3 regional primary schools) together with her court, consisting of the similarity the First and Second Courtiers, Sword Bearer and Standard Bearer; on the steps in front of the parish church. The adult principal of the celebration is the Cornet, a neighborhood young man chosen by the organising committee on a basis of being considered worthwhile of representing the community, that then lugs the community criterion for a year. To the west of the community is Neidpath Castle, which can be gotten to walking through Hay Lodge Park, the path has views of the castle. The castle is now closed to the public. On the south side of High Street are the old burgh offices. These incorporate the town's collection, art gallery as well as regional gallery. The structure inhabited by these are called the Chambers Institution, being deeded to the community by William Chambers, a member of the Chambers posting family members that originated in the town. Chambers' house can be discovered on the earliest street in Peebles-- Biggiesknowe. Peebles is no longer connected to the train network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway had lines that linked Peebles to Edinburgh as well as Galashiels, with a goods station as well as Peebles and Peebles West stations. Historically Peebles and the Scottish borders have been the area of numerous fabrics services. Still today, March Street Mills is the place of Robert Noble in addition to its sibling firm Replin Fabrics.