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The Great Tapestry of Scotland offers a chance to connect with the people, places and moments that have shaped our nation. After your visit, continue to follow the thread into Galashiels, the Scottish Borders & beyond with our Tapestry Itineraries.

Stories, itineraries and discoveries from the Scottish Borders…

Crowds outside the Great Tapestry of Scotland waiting the arrival of Their Majesties

A Weekend in Galashiels

Spend a weekend in Galashiels and explore the stories displayed in The Great Tapestry of Scotland.

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Lara Ehmler April 20, 2026

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

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

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Great Tapestry of Scotland Highly Commended at SBBEA Award

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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

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

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The Unveiling of the Borders Railway Tapestry Panel in Galashiels

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The best visual representation of Scotland that I have seen. It allowed me to understand Scottish history better than any book or documentary
The guys not only enjoyed the woven images themselves but also the accompanying commentary - more history learned in an afternoon than in years of lessons!
"What a delightful and creative way to tell the story of Scotland! You don’t need to be a lover of stitching although you can’t fail to be in awe of the way our history is brought to life in thread. "
"I’m not proud to admit that I went to this reluctantly and not really knowing much about it. Fabulous display showing skilful craftsmanship and it provides a detailed account of Scotland’s history in a surprising salient way."
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