Galashiels
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Galashiels (/ˌɡæləˈʃiːəlz/; Scots: Gallae,[2] Scottish Gaelic: An Geal Àth)[3] is a town in the Scottish Borders with a population of around 12,600. Its name is often colloquially shortened to "Gala".[4] 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.[5]
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Galashiels
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Location within the Scottish Borders | |
Population | 10,060 (mid-2020 est.)[1] |
OS grid reference | NT495365 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Galashiels |
Postcode district | TD1 |
Dialling code | 01896 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
55.6194°N 2.8033°W / 55.6194; -2.8033 |
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Galashiels | |
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Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) |
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