PEEBLES, often referred to as” The Jewel of the Borders”, www.discovertheborders.co.uk situated by the River Tweed, www.visittweedvalley.co.uk is a picturesque market town with 10 000 inhabitants. www.peebles.info

It is famous for its unspoiled old-time charm and its large number of wonderful local shops, which have been family-owned through generations. Peebles is rich in culture and tradition, with plenty of shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and galleries. www.peeblesscotland.com

The beautiful countryside offers a variety of activities. Bikers come from all over the world to Glentress forest mountain-bike tracks as well as the way- marked cycle routes on country roads. www.glentressforest.com

The country walks go from the town centre, past Neidpath Castle, through beautiful forest landscape up the River Tweed. The John Buchan Way is a 22 km path from Peebles to Broughton, passing Stobo Castle Health Spa. www.stobocastle.co.uk Other offers of Spa and leisure : www.peebleshydro.co.uk

River Tweed is maybe the most famous salmon-river in the world, and there is a variety of offers of salmon-fishing on internet. www.fishtweed.co.uk

You can also buy a weekly permit for £30 for trout or for £80 for salmon and go fishing from the town centre and up the river. Talk to George in the local tackleshop . www.castaround.co.uk www.peeblesshiretroutfishing.co.uk

Peebles Golf Club is a beautiful parkland course,18 holes, within walking distance. www.peeblesgolfclub.co.uk

The centre of Edinburgh www.edinburgh.org is only 40 min. by car, or you go by bus or taxi. www.bordercabs.co.uk Local taxi rates: approx. £30

The Edinburgh Festival, from the first week in august to the first week in September, attracts people from all over the world. www.edinburghfestival.co.uk www.eif.co.uk

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