Burgh Buildings and War Memorial

About Burgh Buildings and War Memorial

This was the site of the house of the Gala Estate’s miller. The original Burgh Building is the two storey block beside the clock tower. The imposing Tower in front of the Burgh Buildings is one of the most outstanding and unique war memorials as it was designed to look like a Borders Tower house (or Keep), whilst the statue in front takes the form of a mounted Border Reiver. Work began in 1924 as the corner stone was laid in the presence of the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VIII.