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 oldest structure 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 abbeys) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The stones of the damages were swiped for numerous other regional buildings leaving just the tower standing amongst the gravestone of the cemetery. One more ancient church in the community is the Cross Kirk, established in 1261. Although now primarily ruins, the Cross Kirk plays a prominent part in the local festival. The yearly local celebration in Peebles is called the Beltane, and involves (as with numerous Borders celebrations) a Common Riding. The Beltane, proclaimed at the cross, finishes with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a woman chosen from one of 3 neighborhood primary schools) along with her court, consisting of the similarity 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 festival is the Cornet, a neighborhood boy chosen by the arranging committee on a basis of being considered worthy of representing the community, who then lugs the town requirement for a year. To the west of the community is Neidpath Castle, which can be reached on foot via Hay Lodge Park, the path has views of the castle. The castle is currently near to the general public. On the south side of High Street are the old burgh offices. These integrate the community's library, art gallery and also local gallery. The structure occupied by these are called the Chambers Institution, being deeded to the town by William Chambers, a participant of the Chambers posting family who originated in the town. Chambers' residence can be found on the oldest road in Peebles-- Biggiesknowe. Peebles is no longer linked to the railway network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and also Broughton Train had lines that connected Peebles to Edinburgh as well as Galashiels, with an items station and Peebles and also Peebles West terminals. Historically Peebles and the Scottish boundaries have been the place of many textiles services. Still today, March Road Mills is the place of Robert Noble together with its sis business Replin Fabrics.
