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    • Tickets & Prices
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    • FAQs
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    • Upcoming Events & Exhibitions
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    • 300 Words Competition
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    • Tapestry Trail
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Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide

At a Glance

Welcome

The Great Tapestry of Scotland is in the centre of Galashiels, it is easily accessible from the Galashiels Interchange (bus and train station) and nearby carparks, for more information please visit our How to find us page.

General

  • There is a wheelchair available – if you wish to book it in advance of your visit please call 01896 809353
  • There is a disabled parking bay next to the centre on Sime Place.

 Level Access

  • There is level access from the main entrance to:
  • Front desk
  • Stitcher’s Cafe
  • Gallery 1420
  • Gender neutral accessible toilet
  • The Shop
  • Discovery Centre
  • Makers Space
  • Lift to the Tapestry Gallery

Our nearest Changes Places toilet can be found 0.20 miles away, within the Galashiels Transport Interchange. 

Changing Places

We have worked with AccessAble so you can find out about our facilities before you visit. AccessAble’s surveyors assessed our venue to create a Detailed Access Guide. 

Check out the Detailed Access Guide to The Great Tapestry of Scotland 
The Great Tapestry of Scotland on Euan's Guide

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  • Open 7 days: 9:30 - 17:00
  • Last entry: 3.30pm
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  • 14 - 20 High Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SD
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