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Abbey Knowe: archaeological site in Peebles.

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q132818041
(There is an article on German #wikipedia but none on en.wiki)
Historic Environment Scotland lists 5 notable sites within 1km distance.

#ScottishHistory #Peebles

Cosmography alert 🚨

Jim Peebles strikes again on flat patterns in the cosmic structure, with an update of the evidence supporting an extended plane of de Vaucouleurs' Local Supercluster.

https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.11184

#Cosmology #Cosmography #galaxies #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Astrodon #science #news #JimPeebles #PJEPeebles #Peebles #GérarddeVaucouleurs #supercluster #LocalSupercluster

A vibrant walled garden in the Scottish countryside bursts with colour, where abundant #FlowerBorders of orange, yellow, pink, and white blossoms line a perfectly kept lawn. Located at Kailzie Gardens near Peebles, the peaceful setting is a popular #CountrysideEscape for those exploring #ScottishGardens. The tall stone walls and neatly clipped hedges provide shelter for the flourishing blooms, creating a serene and secluded #WalledGarden atmosphere. Visitors often enjoy #GardenPhotography here, capturing the seasonal beauty framed by distant woodland and historic garden architecture.

Taken Sep 2020

#ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #WalledGarden #FlowerBorders #GardenPhotography #CountrysideEscape #ScottishGardens #KailzieGardenHouse #Peebles #Scotland #UnitedKingdom

Is #space based #solar power feasible? And viable? Honoured to be invited to give a talk to the Tweeddale Astronomical Society on

Solar Power from Space

Tonight, Monday 26 Jan, 19:30, #Peebles

https://www.facebook.com/events/885335824092585/

#seminar #sbsp #solar #space #engineering

Hype for the Future 77E: Serpent Mound

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/hype-for-the-future-77e-serpent-mound/

Hmm. I think I will use #gadgetbridge for the #Peebles.

'Magical' moment 3,000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard revealed https://news.sky.com/story/magical-moment-3-000-year-old-secret-of-the-peebles-hoard-revealed-13451008 #Peebles #ScottishBorders #Scotland #Archaeology

Keyholes in the ancient cellar door of Neidpath #Castle near #Peebles, #Scottish #Borders 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #Woodensday #Heritage #Buildings #Scotland

Gosh, I’d love to be in #Peebles this weekend: the #BrodskyQuartet are playing all the #Shostakovich quartets.
I hope you enjoy them, everyone who managed to go.

in the #arXiv

Status of the ΛCDM theory: supporting evidence and anomalies

by Jim Peebles
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.18307

#Peebles #JimPeebles #ΛCDM #theory #Cosmology #astronomy #astrophysics #astrodon #science #research #philosophy #history #BigBang #astroph

#ukcountrypic #photography #Scotland #Borders #Peebles #KailzieGardens

Back in time - September 2020.

Kailzie Gardens is a haven for wildlife, with numerous species of birds, butterflies, and other creatures making their home in the gardens. Birdwatchers in particular may appreciate the opportunity to spot various avian species throughout the grounds.

Throughout the year, Kailzie Gardens hosts a range of events and activities for visitors of all ages. These may include guided tours, workshops, seasonal festivals, and educational programs.

Visitors to Kailzie Gardens can relax and refuel at the on-site café, which offers a selection of snacks, drinks, and light meals. The gift shop sells a variety of souvenirs, gardening supplies, and locally made crafts.

(Day 3 of 3)

#ukcountrypic #photography #Scotland #Borders #Peebles #KailzieGardens

Back in time - September 2020.

The gardens at Kailzie feature a mix of formal and informal landscaping, including manicured lawns, flower beds, shrubberies, and woodland areas. Visitors can wander through a variety of themed gardens, each with its own distinct character and plantings.

One of the highlights of Kailzie Gardens is its water features, including ponds, streams, and waterfalls. These elements add to the tranquility of the gardens and provide habitat for aquatic plants and wildlife.

The gardens are home to a wide array of plant species, including rare and unusual varieties. Visitors can enjoy colorful displays of flowers, as well as trees, shrubs, and perennials from around the world.

(Day 2 of 3)

#ukcountrypic #photography #Scotland #Borders #Peebles #KailzieGardens

Back in time - September 2020.

Kailzie Gardens is a renowned garden located near Peebles in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. It spans around 12 acres and is celebrated for its diverse plant collections, tranquil atmosphere, and picturesque surroundings.

The Gardens are situated on the grounds of Kailzie House, a historic mansion that dates back to the 16th century. The gardens were originally established in the 17th century and have undergone various changes and improvements over the centuries.

(Day 1 of 3)

‘Country: Scotland – Whit Like Is It?’ is playing at:
Eastgate Theatre, #Peebles (Thur 25 Jan)
Wauchope Hall, #Yetholm (Thur 1 Feb),
Hippodrome, #Eyemouth (Thurs 8 Feb)
The Eildon Centre, #Coldstream (Thurs 15 Feb).

The tour opened at the Heart of Hawick last week: Members of the audience said:
“An extraordinary show: dazzling, challenging, thought-provoking, funny and moving.”
“If you like Scotland, you will love this show”.

#Theatre #ScottishBorders #DunsPlayers

@peterbrown @jbenjamint @Peternimmo @kim_harding That assumes that parking wardens actually exist; in #Peebles in the Scottish Borders, they do not. Here all parking restrictions are strictly notional.

Indian summer in #Peebles #Scotland #Autumn

@hylomorphism I have some other good things to say:

- SBC finally mended some dreadful roads in the Borders
- the temporary parking restrictions in #Peebles are a really big improvement and I'll be sad to see them go
- it was fun to bump into the USA team in a café

Watered by the mist - cloud forest at 550m, Glentress Forest #Peebles #MTB #Mosstodon

@kim_harding Regrettably, all of these new #tourism facilities near #Peebles are going to require lots of low-paid workers in order to operate. Where are they going to live? There's literally no affordable accommodation anywhere nearby.

Forgive me for not being particularly excited about more socioeconomically unsustainable exploitation of the area by the tourism industry.

@geomannie That would be brilliant! Unfortunately still too many missing links in Peebles itself. When the cycle paths reach the edge of town it's, "You're on your own with the SUVs now. Good luck!" #Peebles #cycling #Scotland #activeTravel