Galashiels and District, Scottish Borders
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Galashiels and District is a UK electoral ward in Scottish Borders. Galashiels and District has everything you need day to day. Supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and banks are all close by, and you'll find GPs, dentists and pharmacies scattered thro…
About Galashiels and District
Galashiels and District has everything you need day to day. Supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and banks are all close by, and you'll find GPs, dentists and pharmacies scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Schools are well covered with 6 primary schools, a secondary, and a higher education campus run jointly by Borders College and Heriot-Watt University. The Borders Railway connects you directly to Edinburgh, so commuting is genuinely workable. Living costs are roughly in line with the UK average, and cheaper transport helps keep things affordable. Rents are noticeably lower than in nearby Midlothian. Crime figures show nothing recorded over the last few years, and the air quality is excellent — a real bonus if you're moving from a city.
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