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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Sparks flying again

The plans to reopen the rail line between Edinburgh and the Borders are in the news again. More than 50 businesses from across Europe have expressed an interest in delivering the new rail service. Meanwhile, two Southern Scotland MSPs have clashed over the plans. The SNP's Christine Grahame has accused Lib Dem Jeremy Purvis of putting the scheme in jeopardy by seeking the reinstatement of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link. What do you think? (continued)

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Things to do around Galashiels

Galashiels Accordion & Fiddle Club: Clovenfords Country Hotel , 4/3/2010

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Coopersknowe Crescent, Galashiels: 4 bedroom Detached
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Riverside Drive, Galashiels: 3 bedroom Detached
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Station Cottage, Lindean: 4 bedroom Detached
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22 Still Haugh: 3 bedroom Bungalow
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Langhaugh Crescent: 4 bedroom House
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Birks View: 3 bedroom House
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Jobs in or near Galashiels

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Financial Analyst: Borders, Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd

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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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'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.

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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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