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Galashiels
Galashiels is at the heart of the Borders and lies
in the narrow valley of the Gala Water, close to its meeting with the River
Tweed.
The textile industry was the basis of the town
prosperity, reflected in the motto of the Galashiels Manufacturers Corporation:
"We dye to live and live to die".
With the demise of the textile industry, more small
businesses are becoming established.
Old Gala, Home of the Lairds of Galashiels for
several centuries, is now a museum and art gallery set in landscaped gardens.
Gala Aisle, has been the burial place for the Lairds
of Gala since the 17th century and has recently been restored. This can be found
at Abbotsford Road with its junction with Church Street.
The imposing figure of the the Border Reiver on the
War Memorial is the work of the local sculptor Thomas Clapperton.
The Galashiels 'Braw Lads Gathering' is celebrated
during the last week in June every year. It began in 1930 when it was felt the
townsfolk of Galashiels would like to gather together on an annual basis and
commemorate their long and colourful history. Although the gathering is a
relatively new festival, it celebrates incidents in the towns history dating as
far back as 1337.
For some more pictures and history of Galashiels, click
here
to visit the Old Gala Club, based at Old Gala House, Galashiels.
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