Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Peebles Castle
In or near Walkerburn.
Peebles Castle — castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Peebles Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6513°, -3.1934°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The John Buchan Story is a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of John Buchan, a notable Scottish author and politician. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight his literary contributions and personal history, as well as his family's connections to the Peebles area.
From the Wikipedia article
Peebles Castle was a 12th-century castle built near Peebles, Scotland. Peebles was created a royal burgh by King David I of Scotland in the 12th century. The castle, once a royal castle, was built as a motte-and-bailey castle. Nothing remains above ground.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.6513, -3.1934
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH45 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01721 723525
Sources
- wikidata: Q7160134 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Peebles Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Peebles Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.0 km
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Cuddy Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Tweed Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Tweed Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Zenwalls Gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
Tontine Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
John Veitch Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
50 High Street, Peebles
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Gustaf's Studio & Gallery
Galleries · 0.2 km
26, 28 High Street, Peebles
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Peebles Old Parish Church
Peebles Old Parish Church — church in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Cuddy Bridge
Cuddy Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Tweed Bridge
Tweed Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Tweed Bridge
Tweed Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · Scottish Lowlands
Zenwalls Gallery
Zenwalls Gallery — a gallery in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Peebles Castle
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5
📷 7
📷 5
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Peebles Hydro Hotel
Peebles Hydro Hotel — a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik
Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
📷 4
📷 5
📷 4Castles · Scottish Lowlands
The Hirsel
The Hirsel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peebles Castle?
- Peebles Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH45 8AW).
- What is Peebles Castle?
- Peebles Castle — castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Peebles Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode EH45 8AW.
- Does Peebles Castle charge admission?
- Peebles Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Peebles Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH45 8AW. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.