News and Events

New Book Release

A new book has been released by Edinburgh University Press that may be of interested to our members. Town and Country Planning in the Scottish Borders (1946 - 1996) by author Douglas G. Hope provides a comprehensive appraisal of the changing role of town and country planning within the Borders over a fifty year period.

During his working life, Douglas worked for both central and local government in Scotland. Between 1975 and 1996, he was Depute Director of planning and Development at Borders Regional Council. He also worked for the Scottish Government’s Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals.

Douglas will be speaking to members about his experiences in town and country planning at the Society's public meeting at the Anne Younger Studio, Eastgate Theatre, Peebles on the 18th of February 2026. You can find out more about that meeting here.

In the meantime, if you would like to buy the book in paperback at a 30% discount, please click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for details.

Not Just a Modest Country House

Members may be interested to note that local historian and writer, Mrs. Sandra Whitnell, has also released a new book titled, " Not Just a Modest Country House: the social history of Kingsmeadows House, Peebles 1795 - 2011". Sandra has been a long-time supporter of the Peebles Civic Society and made a significant contribution to our heritage project that celebrated Peebles High Street in 2013/2014. The book is available from Whities Books & Crafts (Peebles) or from Amazon. The cost is £5 and all proceeds from the sale will pass to the Peeblesshire Food Bank - highly recommended.

 

Committee Meetings

The committee will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday the 15th of July at 7.30pm. If you have any concerns, or would like to contact the committee, please contact us.