The Great Tapestry of Scotland is located in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders and easily accessible by road or rail. We are only an hour south of Edinburgh by train or car.
Bus services run from Edinburgh to Carlisle via Galashiels, taking just under 1.5 hours. See Borders Buses for time tables and further details
Train services from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels Interchange (just a 5 minute walk to the Great Tapestry of Scotland) run 7 days a week and take just under an hour. For a full train timetable, please check Scotrail or Traveline Scotland.
Stewart Wilson, the Tweed Valley Blogger, is a passionate Tour Guide & Blogger who runs an array of tour options and custom itineraries, each of which can be tailored to your interests!
Further Guides can be found on the STGA Website by clicking the button below.
Directions
Travelling from the north – Follow the A7 or A68 south.
Travelling from the south – Follow A7 or A696 north.
Parking
There are 6 car parks in the town offering 270 spaces as well as free on street parking in some areas.
Parking prices start from 50p for 1 hour. For further details please click here.
Car Parks:
There is a disabled parking bay beside the visitor centre on Sime Place.
Bike Racks
Address:
14-20 High St, Galashiels, TD1 1SD
Simply click on the map below to be taken to Google Maps where you can plan your trip and get directions to The Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Every penny you spend with us is reinvested back into supporting the award winning Tapestry for future generations.
As a registered charity even making a small donation would help us to ensure the legacy of our award winning national asset, The People’s Story of Scotland.
