Galashiels Mercat Cross
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Galashiels Mercat Cross by kim traynor as part of the Geograph project.
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Galashiels Mercat Cross
Image: © kim traynor Taken: 25 Jun 2013
Always referred to locally as the "town cross", I'm told. The wooden-crated look is a sign that preparations were underway to erect the surrounding platform used for the Braw Lads' day ceremony due to be held the following weekend. For another view of the same without the wooden frame, see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
55.614284
Longitude
-2.810278