Peebles
Peebles is a royal 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 oldest structure in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church. The church was founded in 1195. It was destroyed (along with several other Borders abbeys as well as abbeys) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The stones of the ruins were pilfered for numerous other regional buildings leaving only the tower standing among the marker of the cemetery. An additional ancient church in the community is the Cross Kirk, established in 1261. Although currently generally damages, the Cross Kirk plays a prominent part in the local celebration. The annual regional celebration in Peebles is called the Beltane, and also involves (just like many Borders festivals) a Typical Riding. The Beltane, proclaimed at the cross, culminates with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a girl picked from one of three local primary schools) along with her court, consisting of the similarity the First as well as Secondly Courtiers, Sword Bearer and Standard Bearer; on the action in front of the parish church. The adult principal of the celebration is the Cornet, a regional boy chosen by the arranging board on a basis of being taken into consideration worthwhile of standing for the town, who then lugs the town requirement for a year. To the west of the town is Neidpath Castle, which can be reached walking through Hay Lodge Park, the path has views of the castle. The castle is currently near to the public. On the south side of High Street are the old burgh offices. These incorporate the community's collection, art gallery and neighborhood museum. The structure inhabited by these are called the Chambers Institution, being deeded to the town by William Chambers, a member of the Chambers posting family that came from the community. Chambers' home can be located on the oldest street in Peebles-- Biggiesknowe. Peebles is no more connected to the train network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and also Broughton Railway had lines that attached Peebles to Edinburgh and also Galashiels, with an items station and Peebles and Peebles West terminals. Historically Peebles and the Scottish borders have actually been the place of numerous textiles services. Still today, March Road Mills is the place of Robert Noble along with its sister business Replin Fabrics.
