Peebles lies on Northern edge of the Scottish Borders. The ruined Cross Kirk, which stands high above Eddleston Water was founded in 1261 and dedicated by Alexander III after an ancient cross and human bones (said to be those of St. Nicholas) were found on the site. The Chambers Institution, in the High Street, founded by Dr. William Chambers contains the Tweeddale Museum and Gallery, which displays local historic artefacts and art exhibitions throughout the year. The Cornice Museum, to the East of town, recreates an ornamental plasterer's workshop. Tweeddale Museum and Gallery.
As with the other Border towns, Peebles has its own Riding of the Marches' ceremony and Beltane Festival which take place in June each year. On the Western edge of the town, stands the 14
th century Neidpath Castle on the banks of the River Tweed. A few miles further West from Neidpath is Dawyck Botanical Gardens which has a 300–year old history – the first horse chestnuts were planted here in 1650 and larches in 1725.
To the South of the town just outside Innerleithen, sits Kailzie Gardens on the banks of the River Tweed. Within a traditional estate there are 15 acres of "wild" garden, a dovecot, duckpond, woodland and burnside "walks".
Activities/Facilities: Swimming pool, leisure centre, an 18–hole golf courses, and trekking centre in the beautiful Manor Valley on the Southern edge of the town. A guided walk and interpretation company, Stooriefit, provides guided walks throughout the Borders.