Galashiels is a historic town in the Borders region of Scotland situated on the Gala Waters at a junction with the Tweed River, five miles north of Selkirk and 28 miles south-east of Edinburgh. The town was granted Burgh of Barony in 1599. Galashiels grew as a mill town, mills were built in 1780 and by 1882 there were 21 mills in town. Although the textile industry went into decline Galashiels remains an important centre for tweed, tartan and cashmere, Lochcarron of Scotland is a popular attraction; it has a visitor centre, shop and guided tours. Galasheils is an ideal tourist destination with holiday accommodation, pubs, restaurants and many things to see and do. Historically interesting features include the Burgh Chamber built in 1867 with clock tower added c1920, the Border Reiver horseman, an impressive war memorial sculpted by the local Thomas Clapperton. The Old Gala House was built in 1583 as the residence of the lairds of Galashiels, the house is set in landscaped gardens and now houses the local history museum and art gallery. The Gala Aisle is a small building in the old parish church built in 1636 and is the burial vault of the Scotts of Gala. Cyclists can access the 90 mile Tweed Cycle Way, walkers can join the Southern Upland Way and sight-seers can book driving tours to visit the many Border Abbeys.
Attraction
Classes
Club
Dentist
Mascall & Coyle
Sloan Thom & Munroe
Doctor
Galashiels Health Centre
Roxburgh Street Surgery
Estate Agent
Blackstock Ltd
Borders Letting & Management Services
Collie & Co
Iain Smith & Partners
Sale John Ltd
Golf Club
Galashiels Golf Club
Torwoodlee
Pub and Bar
Abbotsford Arms Hotel
Auld Mill Inn
Bidi's Bar
Bridge Inn
Glue Pot
Golden Lion
Herge's Bistro
Ladhope Inn
Niki's Lounge Bar
Railway Inn
Springbank Inn
Restaurant
Abbotsford Arms Hotel
Beijing Beijing
Herge's Bistro
Shish Tandoori
Springbank Inn
School
Solicitor
Taxi
A Taxis
Allied Taxi Cabs
Diamond Cabs
Dolphin Taxis
Five Star Taxis
Gala Taxis
Neils Cabs
Vet
Shops
W H Smith Ltd
Flower Fountain
Boots
Lindean Country Garden Nursery
Dorothy Perkins
Crown Optical Centre
A Symington
Thomas Rogerson & Sons
H Samuel
Gamestation
B&Q
Specsavers
Places to Stay near Galashiels
Abbotsford Arms Hotel (0.08 miles)
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Clovenfords Hotel (2.59 miles)
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Waverley Castle Hotel (2.87 miles)
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The house has been renovated with great ... More
George And Abbotsford Hotel (3.75 miles)
Burts Hotel (3.77 miles)
At Burt’s Hotel, Melrose experience the warmth of hospitality in true Scottish style. The 18th century hotel, situated in the heart of Melrose’s picturesque market square, has been owned and ... More
Station Hotel (3.77 miles)
County Hotel (5.04 miles)
Pleasant and friendly privately-run hotel in town centre. A characterful building with a long history. The County Hotel, awarded 3 star small hotel grading by Visit Scotland, is situated on the Market ... More
Philipburn House Hotel (5.10 miles)
The Philipburn Country House is a luxury 4 star hotel situated in the beautiful Scottish Border town of Selkirk. Philipburn is of the highest standard with 12 rooms all of which have stunning accommodation and decor, ... More | visit website
Huntlywood Granary (5.35 miles)
Huntlywood Granary is located in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders, an easy drive south from Edinburgh or west from Berwick-Upon-Tweed, making it an ideal place get away for ... More
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