Also known as Tweeddale, the county of Peebleshire is an idyllic, rural destination for conferences, meetings and events. Situated at the heart of the Scottish Borders region, Peebleshire is an inland county beloved by tourists and business travellers alike because of its incredible charm and beauty. One of the most scenic areas of the Borders, the Tweed Valley with its river, hills, valleys, moors and woods provides an inspirational and diverse environment for teambuilding events and corporate activities.
Bustling market towns such as Peebles are hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Within easy reach of Edinburgh and yet worlds away from the city chaos, this peaceful environment allows meeting delegates to unwind and broaden their horizons whilst still taking advantage of the excellent conferencing facilities available whether in historic venues, stately homes or country house hotels. With Peebles itself set on the banks of the Tweed, town and country blend perfectly here to provide the best of both worlds and a truly memorable conference experience.
Being in close proximity to Edinburgh makes travel to the region convenient for all conference delegates having good road and rail access as well as Edinburgh Airport for international business travellers.
Those opting to host conferences and corporate events in the county will appreciate traditional Scottish hospitality at its best, and if seeking an unusual venue will be awestruck by Neidpath Castle. This magnificent and unique historic building will provide a magical backdrop for any wedding, conference, banquet or corporate hospitality event. Equally, Traquair House is an impressive stately home offering elegant conference and banqueting suites with capacity for 75 delegates alongside teambuilding events within the grounds. The Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre is a unique venue being a refurbished historic building that now effortlessly combines old and new to provide flexible meeting spaces suited to conferences, exhibitions, training and hospitality events. Peeblesshire is of course a popular tourist destination and therefore provides a choice of first class hotels well equipped to cater for both business and pleasure. For instance, the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club, offers all the modern creature comforts as well as 3 conference and banqueting suites with capacity for 240 delegates and teambuilding and corporate golf events thanks to a glorious 200 acre site which incorporates a stunning golf course. Alternatively, De Vere Barony Castle is a historic building and country house hotel with 7 conference suites plus 7 meeting rooms able to accommodate 200 delegates whilst the Peebles Hydro Hotel has become a leading events venue within the county offering capacity for 400 delegates for conferences, corporate events and weddings. Major hotel groups represented within the county of Peeblesshire include De Vere Venues and Macdonald Hotels.