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Johnny DavidsonGalashiels Galashiels Town in Scottish Borders, Scotland Galashiels, (/ˌɡæləˈʃiːlz/; Scots: Gallae;[2] Scottish Gaelic: An Geal Àth)[3] colloquially known as Gala,[4] is a town in the Scottish Borders with a population of around 10,060. 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] Quick facts Population, OS grid reference ... Galashiels Scottish Gaelic: An Geal Àth Scots: Gallae Town Bank Street Gardens in Galashiels, 2011 Galashiels Location within the Scottish Borders Population 10,060 (2020)[1] OS grid reference NT495365 Council area Scottish Borders Lieutenancy area Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale Country Scotland Sovereign state United Kingdom Post town Galashiels Postcode district TD1… (Source: Wikipedia)
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