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.
- Gala Fairydean FC looking to recruit a Treasurer
- Tweedbank Primary School wins Scottish Borders Euroquiz
- Galashiels Inner Relief Road: New Braw Lads Brae opens
- MSPs Christine Grahame and Jeremy Purvis clash over support for Borders railway line
- Pothole Reporter Web Site
- Head teacher's death Add your news
Things to do around Galashiels
- Galashiels Accordion & Fiddle Club
- Clovenfords Country Hotel , 1/4/2010
- Life & Death in Town & Country
- Wynd Theatre, 19/3/2010
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Property for sale in Galashiels
Local properties from s1homes.com
- Craigmyle Gardens, Clovenfords
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5 bedroom Detached
Galashiels, £380,000
- Sunnybank, Eildon Street
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3 bedroom Detached
Galashiels, £235,000
- Coopersknowe Crescent, Galashiels
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4 bedroom Detached
Galashiels, £360,000
- Riverside Drive, Galashiels
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3 bedroom Detached
Galashiels, £185,000
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Property to rent in Galashiels
Local properties from s1rental.com
- Cortleferry, Fountainhall
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3 bedroom House
Galashiels, £450
- Langhaugh Crescent
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4 bedroom House
Galashiels, £795
- Birks View
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3 bedroom House
Galashiels, £595
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Jobs in or near Galashiels
- Store Manager - Galashiels
- Galashiels, Internacionale Retail Ltd
- Commercial Analyst
- Borders, Escape
- Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Borders, Brightwork
- Packaging Technician
- Borders, Search Consultancy
- Forensic Scientist
- Borders, Search Consultancy
- Principal Scientist/Bioanalyst
- Borders, Search Consultancy
- Field Service Specialist
- Borders, Search Consultancy
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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)
Video highlight
'What's the Story? Galashiels' by redkiteworkshops
These fantastic animations were made at a workshop in Galashiels funded by Scottish Borders Council Cultural Co-ordinators Programme in partnership with the Heritage Hub. Workshops by Red Kite Animation.
Galashiels Squash Club
We think that this is a very appropriate time to remind everyone that the Galashiels Squash Club is still active and that membership is available (continued)
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