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| The town of Peebles lies at the confluence of the Tweed, which flows East towards Berwick and the sea, and the Eddleston Water, flowing from the north, the valley of which has always been an important communications link between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Peebles' strategic position was reflected by the building of a castle here in the 12th century. It guarded the old wooden bridge across the River Tweed and was occupied by the English in the wars of the early 1300s. Today's Peebles is an attractive and bustling town whose heart lies in its main shopping street, formed by High Street and Eastgate. Peebles is a burgh in the committee area of Tweeddale, in the Scottish Borders, lying on the River Tweed. Initially a market town, Peebles played a role in the woollen industry of the Scottish Borders up until the 1960s. Although one woollen mill remains operational in the town, the industrial compostion of Peebles has changed and Peebles is now home to many people who commute to work in Edinburgh as well as being a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer. Notable buildings in the town include Peebles Old Parish Church and Neidpath Castle. Other local attractions include a museum and the Kailzie Gardens. |
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