Explore Galashiels
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The Scottish Borders textile capital (cashmere and tweed), the Borders Railway (reopened 2015), and a mill town that's been weaving since the 13th century
A little history
Galashiels has been producing textiles since the 13th century. The Borders Railway reopening in 2015 reconnected the town to Edinburgh for the first time since 1969.
The Heriot Watt Textiles campus. The Borders Railway makes a day trip from Edinburgh easy. Scott's View for the Tweed valley panorama.
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Food & drink in Galashiels
The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. Local Scottish produce — lamb, beef and game — is exceptional.
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Textile heritage and Border town tourism drive Galashiels's economy.
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The Scottish Borders textile capital (cashmere and tweed), the Borders Railway (reopened 2015), and a mill town that's been weaving since the 13th century Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Galashiels worth exploring.
The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. Local Scottish produce — lamb, beef and game — is exceptional. Download Roam free to discover Galashiels's independent food scene.
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Textile heritage and Border town tourism drive Galashiels's economy. List your Galashiels business on Roam to reach local customers in Scottish Borders.
Roam covers all of Galashiels including Melrose, Selkirk, Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso. The Heriot Watt Textiles campus. The Borders Railway makes a day trip from Edinburgh easy. Scott's View for the Tweed valley panorama.
