cathedral
Rosslyn Chapel
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Peebles is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Innerleithen, 30km from Melrose Abbey.
Peebles is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,380, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Peebles sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Peebles to your route.
Peebles (Scottish Gaelic: Na Pùballan) is a town in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. It was historically a royal burgh and the county town of Peeblesshire. According to the 2011 census, the population was 8,376 and the estimated population in June 2018 was 9,000.
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Peebles is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.6519 latitude, -3.1888 longitude.
Peebles has a population of approximately 8,380 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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cathedral
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
23 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Exquisite ruined Cistercian abbey in the Scottish Borders, believed to hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce.
30 km · about 35 min drive
museum
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ancient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Dramatic fortress perched atop Castle Rock, dominating the Edinburgh skyline for over 900 years.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
33 km · about 40 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
33 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
33 km · about 40 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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