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 oldest building in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church. The church was founded in 1195. It was destroyed (in addition to numerous other Borders abbeys and also priories) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The rocks of the ruins were pilfered for numerous other regional structures leaving just the tower standing among the marker of the churchyard. An additional ancient church in the community is the Cross Kirk, established in 1261. Although currently primarily damages, the Cross Kirk plays a prominent part in the local celebration. The annual neighborhood event in Peebles is called the Beltane, and also involves (as with numerous Borders events) an Usual Riding. The Beltane, proclaimed at the cross, culminates with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a girl picked from among 3 local primary schools) together 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 grown-up principal of the celebration is the Cornet, a regional young man picked by the arranging board on a basis of being taken into consideration worthwhile of standing for the community, who after that carries the community standard for a year. To the west of the community is Neidpath Castle, which can be gotten to on foot with Hay Lodge Park, the course has views of the castle. The castle is currently closed to the public. On the south side of High Street are the old burgh workplaces. These include the town's collection, art gallery and also regional gallery. The building occupied by these are called the Chambers Institution, being deeded to the community by William Chambers, a participant of the Chambers publishing household that originated in the town. Chambers' residence can be located on the earliest road in Peebles-- Biggiesknowe. Peebles is no longer linked to the train network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway had lines that linked Peebles to Edinburgh and also Galashiels, with an items station and also Peebles and Peebles West stations. Historically Peebles as well as the Scottish boundaries have been the place of many fabrics organisations. Still today, March Road Mills is the area of Robert Noble in addition to its sibling company Replin Fabrics.