Peebles
Peebles is an imperial 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. The earliest structure in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church. The church was founded in 1195. It was destroyed (together with several various other Borders abbeys and priories) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The rocks of the damages were taken for several other local structures leaving just the tower standing amongst the gravestone of the cemetery. Another ancient church in the community is the Cross Kirk, established in 1261. Although currently mostly damages, the Cross Kirk plays a feature in the neighborhood festival. The annual regional event in Peebles is called the Beltane, and also includes (as with lots of Borders events) an Usual Riding. The Beltane, proclaimed at the cross, finishes with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a lady selected from one of three regional primary schools) in addition to her court, including the likes of the First and Second Courtiers, Sword Bearer as well as Standard Bearer; on the action in front of the parish church. The adult principal of the celebration is the Cornet, a local boy picked by the arranging board on a basis of being thought about worthwhile of standing for the community, who after that carries the town criterion for a year. To the west of the town is Neidpath Castle, which can be gotten to walking with Hay Lodge Park, the course 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 incorporate the town's library, art gallery and also regional museum. The building 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' residence can be located on the earliest road in Peebles-- Biggiesknowe. Peebles is no longer attached to the train network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and also Broughton Train had lines that attached Peebles to Edinburgh and also Galashiels, with a products station as well as Peebles as well as Peebles West terminals. Historically Peebles and the Scottish borders have actually been the area of many fabrics companies. Still today, March Road Mills is the place of Robert Noble in addition to its sibling firm Replin Fabrics.
