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Galashiels is a town in the Scottish Borders with a population of around 12,600. Its name is often colloquially shortened to "Gala". The town i…
Galashiels is a town in the Scottish Borders with a population of around 12,600. Its name is often colloquially shortened to "Gala". The town is a major commercial centre for the Borders region with extensive history in the textile industry. Galashiels is the location of Heriot-Watt University's School of Textiles and Design.
  • Population: 10,060 (2022)
  • Country: Scotland
  • OS grid reference: NT495365
  • Council area: Scottish Borders
  • Lieutenancy area: Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
  • Sovereign state: United Kingdom
  • Post town: Galashiels

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