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Kids Travel for £1 from Edinburgh with ScotRail – Plus Free Entry to the Tapestry!

Planning a family day out this spring or summer? We’re delighted to be partnering with ScotRail to offer a fantastic deal for families travelling from

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February 12, 2026 No Comments

The Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre recognised among the top 10% of visitor attractions around the world

The Great Tapestry of Scotland has been recognised among the top 10% of visitor attractions worldwide, as it was named a winner of the Tripadvisor®

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September 17, 2025 No Comments

Great Tapestry of Scotland Highly Commended at SBBEA Award

The Great Tapestry of Scotland has been recognised with two Highly Commended awards – for Community Impact and Environmental Impact – at The Scottish Borders

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September 4, 2025 No Comments

European first: Acclaimed Chinese art exhibit brings vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations to Scotland’s textile heartland as it makes its UK debut

Never before seen outside of Asia, a highly acclaimed textile exhibit celebrating part of China’s intangible cultural heritage will make its UK debut when it goes on display at a leading Scottish visitor attraction from 17 January until 22 March 2025. Its opening at the award-winning Great Tapestry Scotland visitor centre in one of Scotland’s historic textile heartlands, will be marked with a vibrant programme of events and workshops celebrating the cultural ties between Scotland and China in the lead up to Chinese New Year 2025.

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December 18, 2024 No Comments

Leading Scottish visitor attraction praised for making history, heritage and culture accessible to all

As it celebrates its third year, a national visitor attraction which is ranked in the top 10 per cent of Tripadvisor listings around the world

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November 18, 2024 No Comments

The Unveiling of the Borders Railway Tapestry Panel in Galashiels

The Borders Railway Community Partnership (BRCP) has unveiled a new Tapestry panel at the Galashiels Interchange to celebrate and promote the Borders Railway, which links

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September 27, 2024 No Comments

Andrew Marr’s visit to The Great Tapestry of Scotland

‘Very moving, very beautiful… What I love about this, all of it, is it is proper art. I mean the colour and Andrew’s design is

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September 9, 2024 No Comments

National Lottery Awards for All supports the development of young artists in creative Borders hub

An inspiring programme of free events delivered by leading artists, singers and artisans supported the development of over 360 future young Borders creatives and visitors

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September 3, 2024 No Comments

Internationally renowned authors launch new initiative to inspire Scotland’s future literary greats at national storytelling centre

Acclaimed authors Sir Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Donaldson, Jackie Kay, Damian Barr and Alan Windram are today (Monday 11 March 2024) supporting the launch of

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March 11, 2024 No Comments
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European first: Acclaimed Chinese art exhibit brings vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations to Scotland’s textile heartland as it makes its UK debut

Never before seen outside of Asia, a highly acclaimed textile exhibit celebrating part of China’s intangible cultural heritage will make its UK debut when it goes on display at a leading Scottish visitor attraction from 17 January until 22 March 2025. Its opening at the award-winning Great Tapestry Scotland visitor centre in one of Scotland’s historic textile heartlands, will be marked with a vibrant programme of events and workshops celebrating the cultural ties between Scotland and China in the lead up to Chinese New Year 2025.

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December 18, 2024 No Comments
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Leading Scottish visitor attraction praised for making history, heritage and culture accessible to all

As it celebrates its third year, a national visitor attraction which is ranked in the top 10 per cent of Tripadvisor listings around the world

Read More »
November 18, 2024 No Comments
News

The Unveiling of the Borders Railway Tapestry Panel in Galashiels

The Borders Railway Community Partnership (BRCP) has unveiled a new Tapestry panel at the Galashiels Interchange to celebrate and promote the Borders Railway, which links

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September 27, 2024 No Comments
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National Lottery Awards for All supports the development of young artists in creative Borders hub

An inspiring programme of free events delivered by leading artists, singers and artisans supported the development of over 360 future young Borders creatives and visitors

Read More »
September 3, 2024 No Comments
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Internationally renowned authors launch new initiative to inspire Scotland’s future literary greats at national storytelling centre

Acclaimed authors Sir Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Donaldson, Jackie Kay, Damian Barr and Alan Windram are today (Monday 11 March 2024) supporting the launch of

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March 11, 2024 No Comments
Their Majesties view the Great Tapestry of Scotland
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The King and Queen keep Scotland’s stories alive on tenth anniversary visit to The Great Tapestry of Scotland

The King and Queen keep Scotland’s stories alive on tenth anniversary visit to The Great Tapestry of Scotland The Great Tapestry of Scotland, where the

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July 7, 2023 No Comments
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New Great Tapestry of Scotland panel to be revealed at tenth anniversary visit by The King and Queen

The King and Queen will visit the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels, the Scottish Borders on Thursday 6 July 2023. Their Majesties’

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July 4, 2023 No Comments
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GREAT SCOT! National Visitor Attraction proves the future is in the past

Pioneering educational initiative inspires over 1,000 Borders children to become the great historians, digital innovators, business leaders & tour guides of the future After just

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June 27, 2023 No Comments
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Borders pupils to become pioneers of the global tourism metaverse with The Great Tapestry of Scotland and Inspire Learning

The Great Tapestry of Scotland and the award-winning Inspire Learning team at Scottish Borders Council are set to put young people, local stories and technology

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May 16, 2022 No Comments
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