Galashiels, ScotlandCastle HolydeanTrimontiumBrotherstone HillThirlestane CastleBorders Abbeys WayMonteath Mausoleum
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Galashiels

Galashiels is a town in Scotland, United Kingdom of about 12,660 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 churches. The must-see places are Castle Holydean, Trimontium and Brotherstone Hill.

55.6146° N, 2.8070° WPop. 12,660

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castle Holydean, heritage site near Galashiels
Must-see

Castle Holydean

Heritage site · 9 km · Northumberland

Trimontium, heritage site near Galashiels
Must-see

Trimontium

Heritage site · 10 km · Northumberland

Brotherstone Hill, hill near Galashiels
Must-see

Brotherstone Hill

Hill · 16 km · Northumberland

Places near Galashiels by type

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One day from Galashiels

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:14 pm

69 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Galashiels
  2. Castle Holydeanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Borders Abbeys Waytrek · 3 hrs
  4. Trimontiumheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Brotherstone Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Thirlestane Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Galashiels
Today’s loopGalashielsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Galashiels?

Castle Holydean (heritage site, about 9 km), Trimontium (heritage site, about 10 km), Brotherstone Hill (hill, about 16 km), Thirlestane Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Lauderdale (viewpoint, about 17 km), Borders Abbeys Way (trek, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Galashiels?

66 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 2 museums, 1 park.

Which is the nearest fort to Galashiels?

Castle Holydean, about 9 km by road; Trimontium (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Galashiels?

Brotherstone Hill, about 16 km by road; Lauderdale (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Galashiels?

Start in Galashiels, visit Castle Holydean, then Borders Abbeys Way, then Trimontium, then Brotherstone Hill, then Thirlestane Castle, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.