Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Laird of Gala Memorial
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Laird of Gala Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Laird of Gala Memorial is a memorial 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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Place summary
The Laird of Gala Memorial is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the contributions and legacy of local landowners. The memorial serves as a historical marker within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5946, -2.8108
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 3PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/13434550145 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Laird of Gala Memorial?
- Laird of Gala Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 3PU).
- What is Laird of Gala Memorial?
- Laird of Gala Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Laird of Gala Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 3PU.
- Is Laird of Gala Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Laird of Gala Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Laird of Gala Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 3PU.