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Galashiels
City in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Overview
Galashiels is a charming town set in the Scottish Borders, renowned for its textile heritage and picturesque valley setting. The town blends traditional Scottish history with modern amenities, making it a friendly base for exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Scottish Borders
Population
13,000
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.61°, -2.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,794
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
2.7°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
-12.1°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
991 mm
Internet Speed
256 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
7
Parks
6
Transport
87
Walk Score
87
Footways
173.0
Airport
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Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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