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.
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
Local properties from s1homes.com
- Flat 1 Balnakiel House, Wood Street
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2 bedroom Flat
Galashiels, £245,000
- 24 Wedale View, STOW
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4 bedroom Detached
Galashiels, £350,000
- Cochrane Place, Galashiels
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4 bedroom Detached
Galashiels, £295,000
- Lower Holmleigh, Melrose Road
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3 bedroom Flat
Galashiels, £240,000
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Property to rent in Galashiels
Local properties from s1homes.com
- Scott Street
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1 bedroom Flat
Galashiels, £400
- Orchard House, Thornylee
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4 bedroom House
Galashiels, £1,000
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Jobs in or near Galashiels
- Financial Controller
- Roxburgh, Michael Page Finance
- Agriculture & Estates Solicitor
- Jedburgh, Change
- Site Secretary/Document Controller (CONSTRUCTION)
- Hawick, Contract Scotland
- Business Support Manager
- Galashiels, Michael Page Finance Edinburgh
- Maternity Leave Store Manager - Galashiels
- Galashiels, Internacionale Retail Ltd
- Maternity Cover -Assistant Manager - Galashiels
- Galashiels, Internacionale Retail Ltd
- General Store Manager
- Galashiels, Phones 4u
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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)
Gala Christian Centre
Gala Christian Centre, part of the British Assemblies of God, meets 6:30 on Sunday nights at the Volunteer Hall, relaxed atmosphere, casual, contemporary music, tea & buscuits. (continued)
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