Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Galashiels, Selkirkshire

Galashiels is the second largest town in the Scottish Borders with a population of approximately 14,000. Galashiels was originally a weaving community, and the best known of the mills is Scotland’s largest producer of tartan clothing. More recently, the town's economy has diversified into electronics, tourism and education. It is now a university town (the Scottish College of Textiles having become the Borders Campus of Heriot-Watt University). Local estate agents in Galashiels say proposals to re-instate the Waverley Railway Line, linking Edinburgh and Galashiels are well advanced, and the re-introduction of the rail link will further enhance the status of Galashiels as a commuter town. There is a good selection of property for sale in Galashiels, including modern detached family homes, bungalows, maisonettes above commercial properties and substantial Victorian villas.

Amenities for properties in Galashiels

Galashiels (or Gala, as the town is known locally), has a good range of modern shops, both chain stores and local businesses. The retail focus is on the partly pedestrianised Channel Street, together with High Street and Bank Street, the latter having pleasant gardens on its undeveloped south side. The town also has a library, a general hospital and schools for children of all ages. Families who are considering Galashiels property will discover the town has a number of leisure and sports facilities: Torwoodlee Golf Club, Border Golf range and Galashiels Swimming Pool - a modern facility which also has tennis, football, basketball, hockey and canoe facilities. The Pavilion situated in the town square has a 4-screen cinema. Rugby followers can catch home games of The Borders professional team, as they take on national and international opponents at Netherdale Stadium.

Transport for Galashiels

If you are searching for houses for sale in Galashiels you will discover the town is on the main A7 road through the Scottish Borders. The nearest railway station is in Berwick, which is on the London to Edinburgh line. To compensate for the lack of a railway station, frequent and reliable bus services run to and from the main neighbouring towns of Melrose, Hawick and Selkirk.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Galashiels, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Selkirk, Peebles and Melrose.