Old Gala House
8 minute walk from Galashiels station · Edinburgh and South East · Free entry
Old Gala House is a historic tower house turned museum and conference centre located in the Old Town area of Galashiels. Originally built in 1457, this impressive U-shaped rubblestone edifice evolved over centuries of improvements by the Pringle and Scott families.
The house is architecturally significant, featuring 17th and 18th-century extensions and a notable ceiling painting rediscovered in 1952. Visitors can explore the museum exhibits, research at the Borders Family History Society archives, or enjoy the surrounding gardens and water features.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Museum
- Good for
- Architecture, Gardens, Historic houses, Museums
- Characteristics
- Medieval
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Edinburgh and South East
Stations within walking distance
- Galashiels station — 8 min walk, 0.6 km
Other places near Galashiels
- Hike and Bike Hub — 2 min walk from the station
- Our Lady & St Andrew — 3 min walk from the station
- Great Tapestry of Scotland — 5 min walk from the station
- Ladhope Recreation Ground Walk — 9 min walk from the station
- Buckholm Circular Walk — 9 min walk from the station
- Gala Circuit Walk — 11 min walk from the station