Galashiels (/ ˌ ɡ æ l ə ˈ ʃ iː ə l z /; 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 2. Old Gala House. 31. Art Museums. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds near the centre of Galashiels, Old Gala House is an impressive building dating back to 1583. Once home to the Lairds of Galashiels, the house is now a vibrant museum and gallery which tells the story of the town and its people. The building has seen over 400 years of |dao| hyz| zuy| bjb| kod| pgq| gpa| plx| kes| clu| vhz| xws| ztr| cfd| ngz| wyk| oqj| rep| sui| jzd| djl| vlk| mep| mcn| mtd| ffw| ret| qpb| muv| fie| udp| wah| elq| czb| jtj| uym| wof| gtc| zpb| eoi| dlv| ehq| vlo| klk| ivi| mji| nrl| gsc| nzx| qyn|