Jewel of the Scottish Borders HOME PAGE Peebles lies just over 20 miles south of Edinburgh, on the banks of the river Tweed, in the midst of the Scottish Border hills. The town is an ancient Royal Burgh favoured by Scots kings. It is a peaceful place, ideal for walking, fishing and golfing. Peebles Golf Club was founded in 1892 although the present course was first opened in 1908. The original ...