A landlocked county in the south of Scotland, Peeblesshire consists mainly of low hill country. The county town of Peebles, which has a population of around 8,000, is a popular tourist destination. It has a thriving arts scene and, since the decline of brewing and the textile industry in the region, retail has become a key sector of the local economy.
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