A Travel Tour

We have a dedicated booking service for tour operators, travel agents and wholesalers who would like to bring visitors to The Great Tapestry of Scotland. Our accessible visitor centre is both FIT and Group friendly. Please email tapestry@liveborders.org.uk for more information about our travel trade, group and FIT offers.

The Great Tapestry of Scotland – where Scotland’s story begins – is located in Galashiels the heartland of the Scottish Borders just a short journey from Edinburgh (50 minutes), Newcastle and Glasgow. It is perfectly situated to break up journeys between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Our stitchers cafe offers a range of delicious refreshments.

The Tapestry itself provides visitors with a wonderfully compelling introduction to Scotland’s history, heritage and culture – the ideal first stop for those who want to get a very quick historical overview before exploring the country more.