Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Great Tapestry of Scotland is a cultural centre in Galashiels that showcases Scotland's history through an impressive tapestry composed of 160 panels. Visitors can explore the stories and craftsmanship behind this community arts project, which features contributions from over 1,000 storytellers.
Place summary
The Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre is a museum located in central Scotland, postcode TD1. It showcases the Great Tapestry of Scotland, an extensive embroidered artwork that depicts the nation's history and culture. The centre serves as both an exhibition space and a hub for educational activities related to the tapestry.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6174, -2.8095
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 1SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- 01896 809354
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Open 7 days 09:30 - 17:00; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- www.greattapestryofscotland.com
Sources
- osm: way/914947719 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre?
- Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 1SD).
- What is Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre?
- Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 1SD.
- How do I get to Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 1SD.