Old Gala House

Old Gala House

Description:
Formerly the home of the Pringles of Galashiels, this is now a Museum, Conference Centre and Gallery where a wide range of Exhibitions are held in the three gallery spaces. It is also the home of the Borders Family History Society.

Ownership: Scottish Borders Council

Situation – OS ref: NT 489361

How to get there:
It is in Scott Crescent within the town.
By car: Scott Crescent is one of the main east – west routes to the south of the town centre. Car parking on site.
By public transport: A short walk from the town centre.

Opening Dates and Times (2011)
March, April, May & September Tues – Sat 10am – 4pm
June, July & August Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm & Sun 1pm – 4pm
October Tues – Fri 1pm – 4pm & Sat 10am – 4pm
Closed Fri 17 June & Sat 2 July

Facilities:
Audio Guides available.
Tour groups welcome
Tea Room/Refreshments.
Gifts and Souvenirs
Disabled Access to Ground Floor.

Admission:
Free

Contact:
To check details of exhibitions etc – 01750 20096
Conference booking etc - 01896 752611

Attached attractions:
The Borders Family History Society has its base on the premises. Its facilities are available during specific hours, when the office/library is staffed.
Opening hours can be checked on 01896 752611.

Additional info:
VisitScotland 3 star Visitor Attraction
Exhibitions 2011
Sat 2 April – Sat 7 May
Sea and Coast | Ros White
A Cumbrian artist who takes inspiration from walks along the northwest of Scotland coastline – an area of special attraction. These new oil paintings capture the morning light along the shoreline and the changing moods of the landscape throughout the day.

Sat 14 May – Sun 19 June
Small Works | Carol Norris
An eclectic mix of work that encompasses a variety of media and subjects. Carol is a well-known, Borders based artist who is largely self-taught and exhibits throughout Scotland most recently in the Borders and Edinburgh, including The Royal Scottish Academy.

Sat 25 June – Sun 31 July
Land Marks | Penny Cuthbert
The inspiration for this exhibition is a response to journeys made and to places visited. Through mixed media the artist explores marks, patterns and geological features which order our world.

Sat 6 August – Sat 17 September
Abstracting Reality | Ken Campbell
Inspired by the geology and dramatic landscapes of the Scottish highlands and islands the artist focuses on the area where representation meets abstraction.
Included in this show is a recent series of paintings capturing the movement, speed and drama of cycle racing.

Sat 24 Sept – Sun 30 October
Into Light | Colin Philip
A series of work which pursues themes that originate in the
relationship between folk-memory, myth and landscape. Colin’s images derive from the elemental drama of light and darkness that characterises the northern world, aiming for an experience rather than a representation of place.

Web link:
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3191.html

Places to stay nearby:
Galashiels

Local towns and villages:
- Galashiels