Old Town, Mill Town, Your Town: Galashiels Walking Tour
About this Event
Join local guide and storyteller Stewart Wilson (Tweed Valley Blogger) for a new walking tour exploring the layered history of Galashiels.
This special walk traces the town’s story in three acts:
Old Town: Discover the early burgh, its medieval roots, market cross and the traces of the original settlement still visible in the modern streetscape.
Mill Town: Step into the era that transformed Galashiels. Learn how water, wool and entrepreneurial ambition reshaped the town, built its fortune and created the civic landmarks that define Gala’s identity.
Your Town: Explore the Galashiels of today with regeneration, creativity, business resilience and the pride of a community continually reinventing itself. See how the past and present meet in the town’s architecture, public spaces and events.
This walk will appeal to locals, visitors or anyone curious about how a Scottish town evolves across centuries. It’s a relaxed, walking tour with plenty of chances to ask questions, share memories and see familiar streets in a new light.
Duration: approx. 75–90 minutes
Pace: Gentle, suitable for all ages
Led by: Stewart Wilson, Tweed Valley Blogger & Award Winning Scottish Borders based guide
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 12.00
