A NEW tourism video has been released to showcase the wealth of outdoor experiences available in Peeblesshire.

Filming has taken place across the Tweed Valley over the past three months – with a mix of drone footage and action shots.

Produced by TCH Creative and funded by Go Tweed Valley, the short destination film was created with new and existing content from more than 15 local businesses – including Kailzie Equestrian, Eastgate Theatre, Traquair Arms Hotel and Biggar Adventure.

Locals can be seen exploring the summit of Lee Pen on foot, the wilder reaches of Gypsy Glen on two wheels and the tranquillity of Cardrona Forest on horseback – as well as enjoying the best of local food and drink, retail and the arts.

A group of hardy swimmers even took to the water in March for a chilly filming session at the Dookits – a popular swim spot on the edge of Peebles’ Hay Lodge Park.

Lindsay Quayle, project officer at Go Tweed Valley, said: “The Tweed Valley is already a world-class mountain biking destination, but there’s no shortage of other activities and adventures on offer here.

“With our year-round calendar of events and festivals, award-winning pubs and eateries and fascinating cultural history – not to mention a richness of natural wonders to explore – we would love every visitor to Scotland to stop and discover this special part of the country.”

This year promises to be one of the biggest yet for tourism in the valley.

The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in August will attract new visitors to the area and it is hoped the destination video will encourage them to experience even more of the local activities and hospitality available to them during their stay.

Alongside the video, Go Tweed Valley is working with local businesses and partners on key projects to improve the visitor experience this summer and beyond.

Promoting a new audio storytelling trail developed for the GeoTourist app, leading on the creation of a Tweed Canoe Trail and supporting local infrastructure developments are just a handful of priorities for the organisation over the coming months.

Go Tweed Valley’s new destination video can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/fdNECZ1tZMM