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Things to see in Peebles (United Kingdom): 44 places and when to go
Peebles is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Nature (22), Mountains (21), History (17). The best known are Neidpath Castle, Great Polish Map of Scotland and Traquair House. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.6589, -3.1891
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (22) · Mountains (21) · History (17) · Temples (4) · Architecture (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 34 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Dun Rig, at 744 m.
What to see in Peebles
The places in and around Peebles, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Neidpath CastleCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK1.8 km
- Great Polish Map of ScotlandOutdoor concrete scale model of Scotland6.2 km
- Traquair HouseTower house converted to country house in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Drochil CastleCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK9.3 km
- Neidpath ViaductRailway viaduct in the Scottish Borders2.3 km
- Dun Rig744m hill in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Horsburgh CastleCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK3.8 km
- Kailzie GardensGarden in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK3.9 km
- Lyne KirkChurch in Peeblesshire, Scotland6.1 km
- Peatrig HillMountain in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK13 km
- Pykestone HillMountain in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK13 km
- Stobo CastleCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK9.3 km
- Stobo KirkChurch building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK7.9 km
- Tweed BridgeBridge in Peebles, Scottish Borders956 m
- VenlawTower house, now hotel, in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK3 m
- Windlestraw Law659m high mountain in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK12 km
- Bowbeat HillHill on the Midlothian border with Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK7.0 km
- Cross KirkChurch in Peebles, Scotland, UK560 m
- Dawyck ChapelArchitectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK11 km
- Dawyck HouseHouse in Drumelzier, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK10 km
- DundreichHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK8.1 km
- The Glen, Scottish BordersEstate and country house in Scotland9.4 km
- Peebles Old Parish ChurchChurch in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK889 m
- Birkscairn HillHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK8.4 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- History: Black Barony, Milkieston Rings, Northshield Rings, Tinnis Castle
- Nature: Black Knowe, Black Law, Peebles, Blackhope Scar, Cardon Law, Clog Knowe, Drumelzier Law, Dunslair Heights, Hog Hill, Kirn Law, Lee Pen, Minch Moor, Totto Hill, Whitehope Law, Cademuir Hill
- Hiking: Cross Borders Drove Road, Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair)
When to go to Peebles
The best time to visit Peebles is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:22
- FebPossible9:18
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:52
- MayBest time15:59
- JunBest time17:13
- JulBest time16:42
- AugBest time14:48
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:56
- DecPossible6:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47. In April, 44 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Peebles
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Dumfries & Galloway21 places27 km
- Pencaitland41 places32 km
- Edinburgh215 places32 km
- Livingston60 places32 km
- Hawick22 places36 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Peebles?
The best known: Neidpath Castle, Great Polish Map of Scotland, Traquair House, Drochil Castle, Neidpath Viaduct. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Peebles?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47.
How do you get to Peebles?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 34 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Peebles as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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