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Gala Aisle
The burial vault of the Scotts of Gala stands in the old parish churchyard.
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| Theme: |
Church History |
| Area Zone: |
Melrose |
| Town: |
Galashiels |
| Distance from Town: |
N/A |
| Grid ref: |
NT 4945 3570 |
| History of site: |
It is a small rectangular building of mixed whin and freestone rubble with freestone dressings. It was built in 1636 by Captain Hugh Scott of Gala and would originally have abutted the parish church. The Aisle was repaired and enlarged in the 19th century. Located within the Aisle is a memorial to Mark Duncan, a former Parish Minister who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1651. Amongst the gravestones in the burial ground is the family tomb of Mungo Park, the African Explorer. |
| Admission charge: |
No |
| Opening hours: |
Unrestricted Access |
| Location reference: |
11 |
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