Venlaw, Peebles

Name: Venlaw
Address: Peebles, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Peebles

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Venlaw Castle, also known as Smithfield Castle, lies north of Peebles on the Edinburgh Road in the Borders of Scotland. Since 1949, it has been operated as a hotel. It was designated in 1971 as a Category A listed building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°39'32"N, 3°11'21"W

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Peebles United Kingdom

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Venlaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Neidpath Castle, Peebles Old Parish Church, Tweed Bridge, Chambers Institution.

1.1 miSW
Historical place, Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Neidpath Castle, Peebles
29 min walk • Neidpath Castle is an L-plan rubble-built tower house, overlooking the River Tweed about 1 mile west of Peebles in the Borders of Scotland. The castle is both a wedding venue and filming location and can be viewed by appointment.
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Peebles Old Parish Church, Peebles
15 min walk • The Old Parish Church of Peebles is one of several Christian churches in Peebles, Borders, Scotland. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. Dedicated on 29 March 1887, it lies at the end of the High Street. The church was constructed between 1885 and 1887 at a cost of £9,500.
0.6 miS
Bridge
Tweed Bridge, Peebles
16 min walk • The Tweed Bridge is a stone-built road bridge of five spans over the River Tweed in Peebles, in the Scottish Borders.
0.5 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Chambers Institution, Peebles
13 min walk • The Chambers Institution is a municipal structure in the High Street in Peebles, Scotland. The structure, which was designed to accommodate a library, a museum, an art gallery and Peebles Burgh Hall, is a Category A listed building.
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Neidpath Viaduct
36 min walk • Neidpath Viaduct, occasionally known as the Queen's Bridge, consists of eight stone skew arches and was built to carry the Symington to Peebles branch line of the Caledonian Railway over the River Tweed to the south-west of Neidpath Castle.
0.5 miS
55°39'8"N • 3°11'15"W
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Center, Peebles
12 min walk • Concerts and shows, Cinema, Performing arts
0.7 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Whitestone Park, Peebles
19 min walk • Whitestone Park is a sports ground in Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland, used for football and cricket. It has been the home ground of Peebles Rovers F.C. since 1906, including when they were members of the Scottish Football League between 1923 and 1926, and is also used by Peebles County Cricket Club.

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Which popular attractions are close to Venlaw?

Nearby attractions include Eastgate Theatre & Arts Center, Peebles (12 min walk), Chambers Institution, Peebles (13 min walk), Peebles Old Parish Church, Peebles (15 min walk), Tweed Bridge, Peebles (16 min walk).

Venlaw, Peebles

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Peebles plan & book

Venlaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Neidpath Castle, Peebles

Peebles Old Parish Church, Peebles

Tweed Bridge, Peebles

Chambers Institution, Peebles

Neidpath Viaduct

Eastgate Theatre & Arts Center, Peebles

Whitestone Park, Peebles

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Venlaw?