Galashiels Railway Station

About Galashiels Railway Station

The Galashiels you see today is primarily a nineteenth century mill town. Surrounded by hills, the town crowds the Gala Water in its narrow valley and the river's sometimes ferocious speed once powered up to 20 textile mills. The main industries have gone and the hardships endured have made Galashiels a stubborn town reluctant to display its assets. But a persistent visitor can winkle out some fascinating history, a lively music scene, a 4 screen independent cinema and the nation's centre for...