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Old Gala House

No. 4 of 219 in Eildon and Leaderfoot, No. 4 for history, No. 1 for rainy day. Culture, 5.2 km from Gattonside, just outside Eildon and Leaderfoot National Scenic Area.

Old Gala House
Photo: Iain Lees, CC BY-SA 2.0

A museum housed in Old Gala House.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Fee
FreeOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Website
liveborders.org.uk/culture/museums/our-museums/old-gala-houseOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.75 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Food and drink nearby

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