14 Jan
Roof insulation
Galashiels - TD1
Enquiry from: K
Start Date: Immediate
Insulation degraded & needing replaced in attic
Roof: loft/attic · When: asap
Peebles
Peebles is a royal burgh in Peeblesshire, of which it is the county town, within the Scottish Borders area. According to the 2011 census, the population was 8,376. The earliest structure in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church. The church was founded in 1195. It was damaged (together with many various other Borders abbeys as well as abbeys) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The rocks of the ruins were taken for several various other regional structures leaving just the tower standing among the gravestone of the churchyard. Another ancient church in the community is the Cross Kirk, founded in 1261. Although currently generally ruins, the Cross Kirk plays a feature in the neighborhood celebration. The annual neighborhood event in Peebles is called the Beltane, and also includes (as with lots of Borders events) an Usual Riding. The Beltane, declared at the cross, culminates with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a woman selected from one of 3 regional primary schools) along with her court, consisting of the similarity the First and also Second Courtiers, Sword Bearer and also Standard Bearer; on the steps in front of the parish church. The grown-up principal of the event is the Cornet, a regional boy picked by the organising committee on a basis of being thought about deserving of standing for the town, who then brings the community criterion for a year. To the west of the town is Neidpath Castle, which can be reached walking via Hay Lodge Park, the path has sights of the castle. The castle is currently near to the general public. On the south side of High Street are the old burgh offices. These include the town's library, art gallery and local museum. The structure occupied by these are called the Chambers Institution, being deeded to the community by William Chambers, a member of the Chambers publishing family members who originated in the community. Chambers' residence can be located on the earliest road in Peebles-- Biggiesknowe. Peebles is no longer linked to the railway network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Train had lines that attached Peebles to Edinburgh and Galashiels, with a products station and Peebles as well as Peebles West stations. Historically Peebles and also the Scottish borders have actually been the place of several textiles services. Still today, March Road Mills is the area of Robert Noble together with its sis business Replin Fabrics.
