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Peeblesshire is a southern Scottish county that is entirely landlocked. It is also known as Tweeddale. This county's land surface is made up of ranges of succeeding hills that prove to be the highest in the southern region. These ranges are interrupted by the Tweed Valley along with glens created by the river's great number of tributaries. Below the Tweed River to the south, the loftiest peaks are the Cramalt Craig and the Broad Law that both rise to an impressive 2,723 feet above sea level. To the river's north lie the Broughton Heights at 1,872 feet, the Trahenna Hill at 1,792, the Penvalla at 1,764 feet, and Ladyurd Hill at 1,724. To the northwest are the heights of the Mount Maw that soars to 1,753 feet, the Byrehope Mount at 1,752 feet, and the King Seat at 1,521 feet. The lowest height in the county is along the riverbanks of the Tweed, which lies at four hundred and fifty feet above sea level.
The main river in Peeblesshire is the Tweed River. Along its first thirty-six miles of the entire ninety-seven miles, it runs through the shire's south. The Tweed has a number of tributaries, including the Stanhope, Quair, Manor, and Drummelzier on the right, and the Lyne, Biggar, Leithen, and Eddlestone on the left bank. Along the North Esk's four mile boundary lies some beautiful scenery, especially at Habbie's Howe.
The only lake within the County of Peeblesshire is the Portmore Loch. This lake lying two miles to north east of Eddlestone Church offers pretty views. The county is a favorite of fishermen. Its streams and rivers are well stocked with fish and are not polluted nor restricted.
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