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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 Council leader welcomes rail announcement- Thursday, 08 January 2009 09:30:00 GMTSCOTTISH Borders Council Leader David Parker has welcomed the announcement by Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson that work is to begin early on the Borders Railway. Borders cable thief jailed- Thursday, 08 January 2009 09:30:00 GMTA DONCASTER man who stole copper cable worth more than £4500 from the British Telecom yard in Galashiels has been jailed for four months. Galashiels thief court fine- Thursday, 08 January 2009 09:05:00 GMTSTEALING a television from the home of a man who was serving a custodial sentence resulted in a £200 fine and a £50 compensation order being imposed. Galashiels man faces underage sex charge- Thursday, 08 January 2009 07:00:00 GMTA GALASHIELS man has appeared in private accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse. Galashiels nightclub's curfew warning- Thursday, 08 January 2009 00:30:00 GMTNIGHTCLUBS across the Borders may just have enjoyed their busiest time of year. Mad Friday, Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations may now be nothing more than a drunken blur. However, with plans to force clubs in Galashiels to close an hour earlier in future amid police concerns over an increase in drink-fuelled violence, it just may be the party to end all parties. Missing dog tale has happy ending- Wednesday, 07 January 2009 09:00:00 GMTA PERSISTENT plasterer has been hailed a hero after reuniting a runaway pup with his new family. |
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