Galashiels

/ (ˌɡæləˈʃiːlz) /

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noun

a town in SE Scotland, in central Scottish Borders. Pop: 14 361 (2001)

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Words nearby Galashiels

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How to use Galashiels in a sentence

"Soor Plums in Galashiels" has for centuries been a favourite air in the town, though the words of the song have perished.
Highways and Byways in The Border|Andrew Lang
All the wool then used was made into blankets, and "Galashiels Greys," (whatever fearful fowl they may have been).
Highways and Byways in The Border|Andrew Lang
He was then appointed master in a school connected with the Episcopal church at Galashiels, where he remained eleven years.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 2|Various
A perforated cross, the spoils of the old kirk of Galashiels, decorates an advanced door, and looks very well.'
Abbotsford|Anonymous

Galashiels, when Abbotsford came into being, was a mere thatched hamlet.
Abbotsford|Anonymous