Practical Information

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.

For opening hours, please see here

Gallery Information

• Last ticket is sold at 3.30pm
• Tapestry Gallery closes at 4.45pm
• There is no requirement to pre-book a ticket.

Cafe

• Breakfast is served 10am – 11.45am 
• Lunch is available between 12pm – 3pm

Accessibility

• The centre is fully accessible and there is a lift to the first floor where the tapestry is displayed
• Hearing Loop is available
• 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.

 On arrival

•  Please arrive at the Reception desk to show your pre-booked tickets or to purchase your ticket

Cycle racks

•  There are cycle racks outside of the Visitor Centre on Channel Street

Photography

•  Please note to preserve the future of the Tapestry, we would ask you to refrain from touching and do not take flash photograph

Pets

• Dogs are allowed in the café, but pets are not allowed in the gallery except for guide and assistance dogs.

General

• Access to galleries with bulky luggage is not allowed, we would be delighted to store for you, please ask for assistance if required.

   Wi-Fi and Social Media

• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Visitor Centre. 

 Evacuating the building

• In the unlikely event of needing to evacuate the building, staff will provide instructions.