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his bustling manufacturing town is pleasantly situated with the Gala Water
flowing through its heart. There have been mills here since the early 17th
century but it was not until the closing years of the 18th century that the
first carding-machine came to the area and this led to the large scale
manufacturing that the town enjoyed throughout the 19th century. Galashiels
is particulary noted for its manufacture of fine quality tweeds and woollen
goods, in high demand throughout the world.
here is a long and impressive history to this busy Borders town. Granted a
charter in 1599, Galashiels celebrates this every summer in the annual
Braw Lads gathering - the main event being a spectacular mounted
procession which rides through the town.
The Galashiels town crest depicts a fox trying to reach the ripe fruits on a plum tree. The motto Sour Plums refers to a Border raid (of which there were many!) which happened in 1337, during which a party of English soldiers were taken by surprise whilst gathering plums.
he town centre of Galashiels boasts an impressive array of pleasant
speciality shops, several excellent restaurants offering the very best of
Scottish fayre and there is a wide selection of quality bed and breakfast,
guest house and hotel accommodation to choose from.
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