{"id":26,"date":"2022-07-21T13:54:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T13:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tontinehotel.com\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2023-10-26T17:55:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T16:55:52","slug":"local-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tontinehotel.com\/local-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

Peebles & Local Area<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Unlock the Scottish Borders and experience the beauty of our local area.\u00a0 With plenty of quirky, wee shops for you to browse, a range of active experiences, and a variety of local festivals and events there is always something to see and do in Peebles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Things To Do & Places To Visit<\/h2><\/div>
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Have a look at our top 10 favourite things to do or places to visit in and around Peebles.<\/p>\n

From landmarks to country houses, history and the arts, to action packed adventures \u2013 we have something for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Discover Peebles<\/h2><\/div>
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Peebles grew up around a long-vanished medieval wooden castle and was created a Royal burgh in 1367.\u00a0 The town housed prisoners from the Napoleonic wars in the 19th century and it is thought that these prisoners helped to build The Tontine Hotel, which was completed in 1808.\u00a0 The hotel was financed by an unusual form of money raising called the Tontine principle, in which a group of people invest in a project, but lose their share on death, finally leaving one surviving investor who becomes the sole owner.\u00a0 Not surprisingly, this form of money-raising is not used today.<\/p>\n

Today Peebles offers visitors the opportunity to spend lazy days browsing our award-winning independent shops and exploring our cultural treasures such as Traquair House, returning only to sip tea whilst nibbling on our delicious home-made scones and cakes.\u00a0 \u00a0The\u00a0range of local active experiences on offer include\u00a0golf, fishing, walking, stalking, cycling and adrenaline inducing, blood pumping activities\u00a0such as mountain biking and zipping along\u00a0wires at\u00a0GoApe Glentress<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0And with a host of local festivals and events such as the Beltane Festival, Peebles Arts Festival, Tweedlove Bike Festival, Peebles Highland Games and Imaginarium, there\u2019s bound to be something to grasp your interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

At The Tontine Hotel, we\u2019re proud to be the hotel in the heart of Peebles. \u00a0So if you want to escape for some well earned rest and relaxation, or to enjoy a reunion with friends and family, the Tontine is the perfect place to be.\u00a0 Whatever your interest, with our local knowledge, warm hospitality and activity expertise we will make sure that you have an excellent stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Discover The Tweed Valley<\/h2><\/div>
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Tweed Valley is a hub of adventure, activity, culture and tranquillity.\u00a0 It boasts beautiful landscapes and at its heart is the River Tweed, running through and creating a serene atmosphere that\u2019s perfect for unwinding after a busy day of exploration.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

You can get active with great biking and walking routes, fishing, and a selection of over 20 golf courses across the Scottish Borders.\u00a0 For a true taste of Scottish culture be sure to explore the historic and characterful towns of Peebles, Innerleithen, West Linton, and Selkirk that form Tweed Valley.\u00a0 Whether you fancy lazy Scottish days browsing through unique shops, drinking tea, and eating delicious shortbread, or you fancy an active break that gets your blood pumping, the Tweed Valley can give you everything.<\/p>\n

And Peebles is less than an hour away from Edinburgh so you can experience the \u2018best of both worlds\u2019- \u00a0in both Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city and the tranquil countryside in the Scottish Borders for a true taste of the best of Scotland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Discover the Scottish Borders<\/h2><\/div>
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The Scottish Borders boast some of the most beautiful landscapes and scenery that Scotland has to offer. \u00a0You don\u2019t need to travel far to experience a truly authentic taste of Scottish culture and cuisine in some of the picturesque towns scattered throughout the Borders.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The River Tweed runs through the Borders adding to the green, hilly landscapes that surround these quaint towns.\u00a0 As you drive through you\u2019ll see fields, moors, valleys, and coastal views that together create a tranquil and romantic atmosphere.\u00a0 Delve into our rich history and explore the stately homes, castles, and selection of abbeys.<\/p>\n

Due to the rich landscape, our chefs are able to locally source the majority of our produce. Which means, during your stay at The Tontine Hotel, you can enjoy the taste of the freshest seafood, beef, lamb, chicken and vegetables.<\/p>\n

Let The Tontine Hotel be your key to unlocking the mysteries of the Scottish Borders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tontine Experiences<\/h1><\/div>
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The Tontine Hotel is a hive of activity for those who enjoy getting out and about whilst on holiday.\u00a0 We offer a range of experiences for you to get involved in.<\/p>\n<\/div>

THE PERFECT GOLFING BREAK<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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