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Events & Things To Do in the Scottish Borders
Our beautiful Borders town is only a 30 minute drive from the bright lights of Edinburgh and here we celebrate our own distinct heritage, culture and traditions.
Indeed, no matter the time of year you choose to visit picturesque Peebles, you are likely to find a cultural, sporting, music or arts event which is guaranteed to make your stay even more enjoyable. There's so many things to do in the Scottish Borders!
- The Tour of Britain, September 2011
The Tour of Britain takes place over eight days and nine stages in 2011, with the inclusion of an individual time trial in central London on the final day of the race. Britain's biggest professional cycle race and the UK's largest free-to-spectate live sporting event begins in Peebles in the Scottish Borders on Sunday 11th September, finishing in London with an iconic finish on Whitehall on Sunday 18th September. - Chutney Festival, 22/23 October 2011
International Chutney Festival at Neidpath Castle (about a mile west of Peebles ).
A grand day out over half term for families with lots of quirky events on offer. - Please visit www.visittweedvalley.co.uk to view the Peebles Events Diary >>