The area known as Peebleshire has been occupied since the early Iron Age so don’t be surprised to find standing stones, Roman camps, fortified towers and castles here. This is the area best associated with the legend of Merlin and you can understand why. Its scenery has inspired such writers as Sir Walter Scott and James Hogg. The main towns of Peebleshire are Broughton, Innerleithen, Peebles, Traquair, Tweedsmuir and West Linton.