Galashiels
The following tables provides a register of Common Good assets held in respect of Galashiels.
Where relevant, links to plans of land or buildings are provided.
Land
Name of Asset |
Ref No |
Location |
Description |
Plan page number(s) |
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Ladhope Drive car park |
GL006-06 |
Ladhope Drive, Galashiels, TD1 1BT
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Public car park, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. Subsequently acquired for a statutory purpose by Ettrick and Lauderdale District Council in 1989. |
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Old Gala House
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GL036-01 GL036-02 GL036-03 |
Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels, TD1 3JS |
Museum property operated by Live Borders. The property was original acquired by the Burgh in 1975 in terms of an agreement with Galashiels Art Club (to the effect that premises would be made available to the art club in Old Gala House or other) for no consideration. The minutes state that the property was gifted by Gala Art Club 'for the benefit of the public of Galashiels'. |
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Ladhope Golf Course |
GL039-01 |
Ladhope, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ
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Golf Course acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. The title states that the land is to be held "in trust for the Community of Galashiels and as part of the common good for the said Burgh". |
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Ladhope Woodland |
GL039-02 |
Ladhope, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ
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Woodland area, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. The title states that the land is to be held "in trust for the Community of Galashiels and as part of the common good for the said Burgh". |
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Ladhope Glen Park |
GL039-03 |
Ladhope, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ
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Park land, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. The title states that the land is to be held "in trust for the Community of Galashiels and as part of the common good for the said Burgh". |
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Ladhope recreation ground |
GL039-04 |
Ladhope, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ
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Recreational ground, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. The title states that the land is to be held "in trust for the Community of Galashiels and as part of the common good for the said Burgh". |
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Bank Street Gardens |
GL040-05 |
Bank Street Gardens, Galashiels |
Public Gardens and park land, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels between 1939 and 1965. Land was all gifted by proprietors of neighbouring buildings - purpose was for a Council scheme of improvement. Early donors (State Bank and Liberal Club) stipulated that condition of gift was that ground had to be permanently used as open space. |
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Sir Walter Scott Statue
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GL041-03 |
Bank Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX |
Memorial statue. The land on which the statue is erected was acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1932 for the purpose of the erecting the statue in memory of Sir Walter Scott. |
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Mercat Cross
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GL041-06 |
Church Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JH |
Market cross located at Church Street. The land on which it is erected was acquired under the Burgh charter and therefore is Common Good. |
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Leebrae Playground
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GL039-05 |
Corner of Leebrae and Woodside Place, Galashiels |
The land on which the playground is erected was gifted to the Burgh of Galashiels for the purpose of becoming a rest area and playground. No statutory purpose stated was stated in the titles and the Council minutes of 12.12.1932 refer to the land being a gift. |
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Amenity land at Halliburton Place/Terrace |
GL064-01 |
Halliburton Place or Terrace, Galashiels |
The land was acquired 'as an open space for behoof of the Public of Galashiels' in 1921 and 1959. |
Art and Artefacts
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Name of asset |
Location |
Description |
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Provosts Chain & Badge |
Paton Street, Galashiels |
18ct gold chain and badge of office by Hamilton & Inches. Presented to the Burgh on 10 October 1889. |
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Provosts Robes & Hats (2 of each) |
Paton Street, Galashiels |
One believed to be used by John hall, first Provost of Galashiels from 1868 – 1973 and 1875 – 1888 |
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Baillies Robes & Hats |
Paton Street, Galashiels |
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Gold Key & Medal |
Municipal Buildings in Selkirk |
Used at ceremonial opening of Galashiels Burgh Chamber in 1927. Medal inscribed “To Ex Provost Watson to Commemorate the opening of the completed War Memorial and burgh Buildings, Galashiels, 1st Jan 1927”. |
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Gold Watch |
Paton Street, Galashiels |
Early 20th century gold pocket watch by Hamilton. Engraved “CB”. Belonged to Christopher Boyd and gifted to Burgh |
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Sir Walter Scott Manuscript |
Old Gala House, Galashiels |
Original extract from “The Pirate” by Sir Walter Scott
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Common Good Fund
Name of Asset |
Location |
Description |
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Galashiels Common Good Fund |
N/A |
Fund set up for the benefit of the inhabitants of Galashiels. As at 31 March 2021, fund consisted of net assets of £173,560.
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