The history of a Scottish town's creepy tunnel that turned into thrill-seeker attraction

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Nestled in the Scottish Borders is the charming town of Peebles, which is popular amongst tourists headed to the south of the country.

Among its highlights are the ruins of Cross Kirk, its yearly Beltane festival, and the Peebles Hydro hotel, which originally opened in 1881 to provide water cures and hydrotherapy remedies to visitors.Neidpath Castle is another popular attraction around one mile west of the town.

Overlooking the River Tweed, the unspoilt 14th century keep can be viewed by appointment and even booked out for events. Many visitors to the castle may not know, however, that there is a mysterious tunnel just a short walk away. READ MORE — Scotland crowned world's best golf destination at prestigious awards READ MORE — Gaelic officially classed as 'endangered' language according to new report The Neidpath Tunnel, also referred to as the 'half-mile tunnel' by locals, is an almost half-mile-long abandoned train tunnel that first opened in 1864.

The brick-lined tunnel was constructed by contractor William Scott, as part of the Peebles-Symington 'extension line'. Over 600 yards in length, it was built beneath the South Park Wood to emerge within sight of Peebles.