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Peebles food & drink
The Tweed Valley's market town — Borders lamb, monthly market, and book-festival heritage
Peebles is the food and drink capital of the Scottish Borders. The town's monthly farmers market on the second Saturday is the largest in the region, with strong representation from Borders sheep farmers, hill-lamb producers, and Tweed Valley cheesemakers. The Tweed Valley itself is one of Scotland's most respected sheep-farming areas — Borders lamb has serious provenance and shows up regularly on the menus of Edinburgh's better restaurants. Within easy reach: Born in the Borders Brewery near Jedburgh, and the Borders Distillery in Hawick — the first new whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders in over 180 years, opened in 2018. The town has a strong restaurant and café scene for its size, including the long-running Sunflower Cafe and Cocoa Black for proper afternoon tea and chocolate work.
Full Scottish Borders food & drink guide — distilleries, restaurants, where to stay, when to go.
- Peebles Farmers' Market — second Saturday, largest in the Borders
- Tweed Valley sheep farming — proper Borders lamb
- Born in the Borders Brewery — 30 min south near Jedburgh
- The Borders Distillery in Hawick — the first new Borders distillery in 180+ years (opened 2018)
Farmers markets in & near Peebles
Peebles Farmers’ Market
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Whisky regions within reach of Peebles
Peebles sits within day-trip distance of one of Scotland's whisky regions. Each region has its own flavour profile and a full TasteSCOT guide.
Peebles food & drink FAQ
+What's the best farmers market in Peebles?
Peebles Farmers’ Market on Peebles (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 11 July 2026. We list every market within 60 km of Peebles on this page.
+Where can I taste whisky near Peebles?
6 distilleries within 60 km of Peebles are open to visitors. Holyrood, Port of Leith Distillery, The Borders Distillery are the closest. Each has a full tour and tasting guide on its TasteSCOT page.
+When is the next food or drink festival in Peebles?
Edinburgh Food Festival runs 15 July – 19 July at George Square Gardens, Edinburgh.
+Where should I stay in Peebles for a food and drink trip?
Use the accommodation map below to find hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Peebles. For multi-day Scottish food and drink trips, Peebles is a sensible base if you want access to 6 distilleries and 5 breweries we cover in the surrounding 60 km.
+What is Peebles known for in Scottish food and drink?
Peebles Farmers' Market — second Saturday, largest in the Borders. Tweed Valley sheep farming — proper Borders lamb. Born in the Borders Brewery — 30 min south near Jedburgh. The Borders Distillery in Hawick — the first new Borders distillery in 180+ years (opened 2018).
Where to stay near Peebles
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Peebles.
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