Galashiels is a large town in the Scottish Borders, famous for textile manufacturing. Sitting on the Gala Water, it's easily accessible from Edinburgh, and is home to Heriot-Watt University's School of Textiles and Design. Gala dates back to 1124 and its long heritage is celebrated annually in the Braw Lads' Gathering, part of the strong Borders tradition of common ridings. The town is mentioned in two Robert Burns poems and Sir Walter Scott built his home, Abbotsford, across the River Tweed. Galashiels is home to a community of nearly 14000 people and s1galashiels.com has been developed to allow residents share their news, views and opinions, make announcements, publicise events and show off their photos and videos.

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Galashiels Braw Lads' Day 27 June 2009

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Things to do around Galashiels

The Fillers
Volunteer Hall , 11/7/2009
Bon Jovi Experience Live
Volunteer Hall , 8/8/2009
Talon
Volunteer Hall , 31/10/2009

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Property for sale in Galashiels

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Flat 1 Balnakiel House, Wood Street
Flat 1 Balnakiel House, Wood Street
2 bedroom Flat
Galashiels, £245,000
24 Wedale View, STOW
24 Wedale View, STOW
4 bedroom Detached
Galashiels, £350,000
 
Cochrane Place, Galashiels
Cochrane Place, Galashiels
4 bedroom Detached
Galashiels, £295,000
Lower Holmleigh, Melrose Road
Lower Holmleigh, Melrose Road
3 bedroom Flat
Galashiels, £240,000
 

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Property to rent in Galashiels

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Scott Street
Scott Street
1 bedroom Flat
Galashiels, £400
Orchard House, Thornylee
Orchard House, Thornylee
4 bedroom House
Galashiels, £1,000
 
 

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Jobs in or near Galashiels

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Area and history

Here's the story of local painter James Huck - just one of the many tales from Gala's fascinating past. If you have an interest in local history, why not share your stories, pictures or memories right here? (continued)

 

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