Galashiels

Galashiels (/ˌɡæləˈʃiːəlz/; Scots: Gallae, Scottish Gaelic: An Geal Àth) 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.

Galashiels
  • Scottish Gaelic: An Geal Àth
  • Scots: Gallae
Galashiels
Location within the Scottish Borders
Population10,060 (mid-2020 est.)
OS grid referenceNT495365
Council area
  • Scottish Borders
Lieutenancy area
  • Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townGalashiels
Postcode districtTD1
Dialling code01896
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
  • Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale
Galashiels
Elevation
161 m (528 ft)
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