Whats on in Galashiels – Local News
Scotland-America tartan to celebrate 250 years of cultural ties
Students at a Scottish university have been asked to design a tartan to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. BBC News | Galashiels…
More than 160 entrepreneurs gather for Borders Women’s Day event
More than 160 business leaders attended SOSE’s sold-out International Women’s Day event in Gretna Green, focusing on women’s entrepreneurship, diversity and growth in the South of Scotland. https://www.bordertelegraph.com/business/rss/…
Students roll up their sleeves to rebuild vintage tractor
Pupils at Selkirk High School are getting out the classroom – and into their boiler suits. BBC News | Galashiels…
DYW Borders Apprentice Showcase returns for 2026 in Kelso
DYW Borders Apprenticeship Showcase returns to Tait Hall, Kelso in February 2026, connecting school-leavers, parents, and employers with apprenticeship opportunities across the Scottish Borders. https://www.bordertelegraph.com/business/rss/…
Borders Railway closures planned for electrification work
The route between Edinburgh and Tweedbank will shut for three weekends in March for the work. BBC News | Galashiels…
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- New campaign offers foodies chance to 'taste' all the Borders has to offerby Jason.Skiloyannis@newsquest.co.uk | Jason Sergis Skiloyannis on May 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Discover Of Land, Sea and Season—a new campaign showcasing Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders food, drink, and culinary experiences in south Scotland.
- Neighbours at loggerheads over leylandi hedgeby paul.kelly1@jpimedia.co.uk | Paul Kelly on May 18, 2026 at 11:00 am
Next door neighbours in Peebles have been at loggerheads for three years over a leylandi hedge blocking out sunlight to a garden, it has emerged.
- New mental health scheme encourages farmers to read six minutes a dayby Jason.Skiloyannis@newsquest.co.uk | Jason Sergis Skiloyannis on May 18, 2026 at 10:00 am
The Book Farmacy pilot launches in the Scottish Borders for Mental Health Awareness Week, promoting daily reading to boost farmers’ wellbeing and reduce stress.
- New Muckle Mouthed Meg sculpture unveiled in Thornielee Forestby callum.carson@newsquest.co.uk | Callum Carson on May 18, 2026 at 9:39 am
A new sculpture honours one of the Borders’ most famous tales
- Serial shoplifter jailed after stealing clothing and meat packsby editorial@bordertelegraph.com | Court Reporter on May 18, 2026 at 9:28 am
A SERIAL shoplifter from Galashiels has been jailed for a total of 13 months at Selkirk Sheriff Court. Thomas Dickson, 43 and of Kenilworth Avenue, pleaded guilty to a series of clothing thefts from Trespass in Eastgate, Peebles, last year.
