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Thank you for visiting the official Galashiels Town Site where you will find everything you need to know about Galashiels, one of the Scottish Borders' premier towns. For information about local events, a directory of Galashiels' business, tourist information for the Scottish Borders and much more, please enjoy browsing our pages. For Events and what's happening is the Scottish Borders and Northumberland please see our Scottish Borders Information Portal or The Scottish Borders Guide
Business in GalashielsA central Borders tourist location, Galashiels also has a range of shops and industries. Organisations in GalashielsGalashiels is a vibrant community with plenty to do all year round. History in GalashielsGalashiels has a rich history beginning in 1124, which is commemorated annually in the Braw Lads' Gathering. Also Old Gala House and the history of Gala Rugby Football Club and Gala Fairydean Football Club. The Galashiels Braw Lads' GatheringGalashiels Braw Lads Gathering begins with the popular Scottish Country Dance. Childrens' discos, sports, local visits, and a fancy dress night follow, along with re-enactments of ancient ceremonies, an overseas reception and an Investiture Concert. Braw Lads' Day sees a ceremonial ride around the neighbouring countryside. |
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Are you a club, buisiness, charity or other organisation based in Galashiels or its surrounding area? You can add an event to this calendar for free. Click here to sumit a calendar event. Event and listings on this site carry absolutely no copyright unless explicily stated. News Taking to the floor for charity at Kelso- Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTDancers at the Michelle Douglas School of Dance put on an end-of-session performance in Kelso Tait Hall last Wednesday evening, raising £785 for the Bombolulu School of Promis District News- Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:37:08 GMTJuly 2-8 School staff take steps to tackle breast cancer- Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTStaff members from Tweedbank and St Peter's (Galashiels) primary schools who were among 10,000 people who took part in the Edinburgh Moonwalk on Sunday to raise mo District News- Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:42:18 GMTJune 25-July 1 Students giving support to cancer charity- Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:13:47 GMTChildcare and early education students have raised £177 for Macmillan Cancer Support. |
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