What to do and see in Galashiels, Scotland: The Best Things to do

Galashiels Golf Club is a 9 hole golf course situated in the beautiful rolling hills of the Scottish Borders. Perched above Galashiels, the course provides magnificent views over the valley and is only 15 minutes walk from the Galashiels train station. Please visit our website to book a tee time or just for a browse. We also hold functions in our clubhouse, so if you are organising a celebration or any event, we can provide catering, bar and great hospitality, all for a minimal deposit. Contact us through the website to enquirer further. We hope to hear from you soon!!

A variety of sports played on large simulators including golf, football, rugby, adventure golf and crazy golf. We also have the latest craze soccer golf.

Hand screen printed artwork by Jane Fleming, commissioned by Scottish Ministers to mark the 200th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's 'Waverley' novels and the return of the Waverley Line. Individual posters for each station also hand screen printed by Jane can be viewed at each stop down the line.

City Sightseeing Scottish Borders open top tour operates until 24 September (daily 30/06 - 24/09 and weekends only out with this period). The tour, which starts at Galashiels Transport Interchange (stance 2), takes two hours to complete and visits Abbotsford House, Tweedbank, Melrose, St Boswells, Dryburgh Abbey, Wallace Statue and Scotts View. Tours every two hours. 90 minute tours.

From our brewery in the heart of the Scottish Borders, we create unique, well-made beers that we love to drink ourselves. We have a relentless dedication to quality, and commitment to fresh, flavour-led beer. Come along and enjoy our Tap Sessions every Saturday from 12pm-6pm, or book a brewery tour via our website!

Local, annual walking festival put on by local, passionate, experienced walk leaders. Meet old friends and make new ones at our yearly events

From a garage in New Zealand to one of Scotland’s most revered cult breweries to one of the top 100 breweries in the world (RateBeer). Tempest is a triumph of a relentless dedication to quality and consistency; creating beers that are big on flavour. Located in the stunning Scottish Borders, our brewery, taproom and shop is a five minute walk from Tweedbank train station (1hr from Edinburgh)

Following advice in relation to COVID-19, Old Gala House will not be opening as planned this season. An alternative opening date cannot be predicted at this time but our website and social media platforms will be regularly updated. We are grateful for your patience and understanding and very much look forward to welcoming you then. 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. It also hosts a seasonal programme of changing exhibitions and events along with a cafe, gift shop and stunning gardens. Old Gala House is available to hire as a venue. Please note that whilst the Museum & Gallery at Old Gala house has now closed for the season until Easter 2020, this beautiful building remains open as a venue for hire using the contact details listed.