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This blog is to introduce you to my town - Peebles, in the Scottish Borders - just one photo at a time, with perhaps a little description and maybe some history thrown in. I hope you will find it interesting. The title comes from a historical comment made by someone who preferred Peebles to the great and famous cities. I know how they felt. It's always a pleasure to return here however long you've been away.

If you want to make a comment, ask me a question, or merely just want to say "hello, I've dropped in", you can do that by using the comment section below each entry. (Just click on the word COMMENT and follow instructions. ) I'd love to know what you think of what you see of my town.

I don't have an expensive elaborate camera so the photo quality may not be brilliant, but I'd like to think my pics will please you. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Thursday, 23 July 2009

Neidpath Castle

Not far from the site of the new school is 14th century Neidpath Castle, one of a series of fortified towers that were built along the valley of the river Tweed. Originally the stronghold of the Fraser family, it is now owned by the Earl of Wemyss. Its situation on a bluff above the river makes Neidpath a pretty impressive looking castle.

Unfortunately the castle is not open to the public just now. Instead it seems to be concentrating on becoming a special wedding venue, which I am sure it will be, but I am sorry not to be able to visit it any more.
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  1. Unknown3 August 2009 at 12:18

    Your photos are great, especially the first one, the bridge and swans. It is good to be proud of your town. I have recently moved to a lovely seaside village in the Western Cape, South Africa. When I get a camera, I will send you some photos of the village and surrounds - it is also beautiful. The big attraction at the moment are the whales who have arrived from the Antartic and are calving in Walker Bay.

    Best wishes Madeline

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Thanks fot looking at my photos of Peebles. It is great to read your comments, so thanks for writing!

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