That was their 12th loss of this term and it means head coach Graeme Paterson’s side finish their campaign second from bottom of the table, on 33 points from 18 fixtures.
Hooker Matt Carryer scored all three of their tries at their Gytes home ground, with fly-half Cree Britee-Steer adding one conversion.
Adam Fraser, George Lee, Callum O’Hagan and Ally Scott scored the fourth-placed visitors’ tries, all but one of them converted.
National 2 basement side Berwick also ended their season on a losing note, being edged out 32-28 at home to sixth-placed Howe of Fife as they prepare to compete a division down next time out.
Outgoing head coach Paul Pringle’s Northumbrians end this term 26 points adrift of the Pees at the foot of the table, on seven points from 18 matches.
Their tries, all converted, were touched down by loosehead prop Darren Goodfellow, scrum-half Rory Moscrop, inside-centre Duncan Hardie and full-back Aidan Rosie.
Saturday’s five National 2 fixtures just about conclude the current national league rugby season, with only a visit for Howe from Glasgow High Kelvinside this coming Saturday to follow, with kick-off in Cupar at 3pm.
1. Peebles v Stewart’s Melville in March 2026
Kenny Rodger in action for Peebles during their 26-17 loss at home to Stewart’s Melville on Saturday (Photo: Pete Birrell) Photo: Pete Birrell
2. Peebles v Stewart’s Melville in March 2026
Matt Carryer in action for Peebles during their 26-17 loss at home to Stewart’s Melville on Saturday (Photo: Dave Reid) Photo: Dave Reid
3. Peebles v Stewart’s Melville in March 2026
Robert Harrison in possession for Peebles during their 26-17 loss at home to Stewart’s Melville on Saturday (Photo: Pete Birrell) Photo: Pete Birrell
4. Peebles v Stewart’s Melville in March 2026
Peebles losing 26-17 at home to Stewart’s Melville on Saturday (Photo: Pete Birrell) Photo: Pete Birrell