IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Elm Row, GALASHIELS, TD1 3JR
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Elm Row, TD1 3JR by members of the Geograph project.
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Image Map
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Notes
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Image Listing (426 Images Found)
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Houses on Elm Row, Galashiels
With only one number [11] on the OS plan, but looks to be too large for one dwelling; there is a balcony at the rear, so likely to be at least two.
The plaque records that it was the site of the Leith Banking Company, where Sir Walter Scott did business from 1812-1832 Image
Image: © M J Richardson
Taken: 16 Oct 2023
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Sir Walter Scott at Galashiels
A plaque noting that Sir Walter Scott 'transacted business here with the Leith Banking Company from 1812-1832' Image On Canmore it is identified as 17 Elm Street or 2 Church Street https://canmore.org.uk/site/99728/galashiels-2-church-street-the-green, and on gb1900 mapping https://maps.nls.uk/projects/gb1900/#zoom=17&lat=55.6127&lon=-2.8071&layer=0aste there is a single building on the corner, but clearly not the one the plaque is on. So perhaps stretching a point?
Image: © M J Richardson
Taken: 16 Oct 2023
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The Braw Lass Mixes the roses at the Mercat Cross
Image: © Iain Lees
Taken: 3 Jul 2010
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Houses on Elm Row, Galashiels
A block of flats numbered 13-31 on the map which, with odd numbering, would indicate 10 flats, but with 4 x ground floor doors and 4 x first floor doors, presumably to 2-storey flats. that is only 8. Perhaps the answer to my confusion lies in the fact that it is part of a larger development that spreads over adjacent streets?
Image: © M J Richardson
Taken: 16 Oct 2023
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Where Walter kept his money
The plaque represents the spot where the Leith Banking Company's Galashiels branch stood. Sir Walter Scott transacted his business here.
Image: © James Denham
Taken: 30 Apr 2008
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The Mercat Cross, Galashiels
There is reputed to have been a market cross on the same spot since 1599 when the town was raised to a Burgh of Barony; such status gave to a town gave it the right to hold markets and fairs. The present cross dates from 1867. (more to follow)
Image: © James Denham
Taken: 4 Jul 2010
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Galashiels - The Town Cross
It was here, James IV was betrothed to Margaret Tudor and where the mixing of the roses takes place during the town's Braw Lad celebrations
Image: © James Denham
Taken: 24 Feb 2008
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Church Street, Galashiels
Looking along to the crossroads where the Mercat Cross stands.
Image: © Walter Baxter
Taken: 27 Apr 2008
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Tea Street
Quaint name for one of the oldest streets in Galashiels, Selkirkshire.
Image: © James Denham
Taken: 24 Feb 2008
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