Galashiels, Commercial town in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Galashiels lies in a narrow valley at the confluence of Gala Water and River Tweed, surrounded by hills at 161 meters elevation.
The textile industry transformed Galashiels from a village of 800 people in 1800 into a substantial town of 19,553 residents by 1890.
The Braw Lads Gathering takes place every summer since 1930, with horseback riders parading through streets to celebrate the 1599 Burgh Charter.
The town connects to Edinburgh through the Borders Railway line and features multiple cycling paths, including the National Cycle Network Route 1.
The town coat of arms shows two foxes reaching for plums, commemorating a 1337 event when Scots caught English soldiers picking fruit.
Location: Scottish Borders
Elevation above the sea: 161 m
Website: http://galashiels.com
GPS coordinates: 55.62056,-2.81889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
Galashiels Baptist Church
333 m
St Andrew's Arts Centre (Former Ladhope Free Church), Bridge Street
651 m
High Tweed Mill, Former High Tweed Mill, King Street
403 m
Bank Of Scotland, 3-7 Channel Street, Galashiels
725 m
Galashiels, High Street, Head Post Office
708 m
Walkways And Railings, Steps, 74, 75, 76 Kirk Brae Including Boundary Walls
322 m
Harrow Inn Public House, 22 High Street, Galashiels
656 m
Workshop & House, Union Street, Galashiels
403 m
Round Tree Bridge And Commemorative Pillars, Bank Street Brae
784 m
38 Gala Park
791 m
34 And 46 Channel Street
780 m
12 High Street
707 m
69, 72 (Inclusive) Kirk Brae
315 m
4-8 High Street
719 m
2 Channel Street
706 m
Gates, St Andrew's Arts Centre (Former Ladhope Free Church), Bridge Street
650 m
7 Bank Street
755 m
Boundary Walls And Railings, Former Schoolhouse, 67 Gala Park
640 m
British Linen Bank, 46-48 High Street, Galashiels
621 m
The Pirns, Former High Tweed Mill, King Street
446 m
2 High Street
722 m
73, 77 (Inclusive) Kirk Brae
317 m
1-5 Roxburgh Street, Galashiels
458 m
Former Salvation Army Citadel, 1 Overhaugh Street
727 m
High Mill, Botany Mill
447 m
Galashiels, High Street, West Relief Church
580 m
Botany Lane Block
443 m
Roxburgh Street Block
467 mReviews
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