The Scottish Borders
THE Scottish Borders is a region of unspoilt beauty and the gateway to Scotland. It is an area of contrasts, with moorland and gently rolling hills in the West giving way to rich agricultural lands and the rocky Berwickshire coastline in the East. Through the heart of the region flows the river Tweed, providing magnificent views and some of the best fishing in Scotland. The idyllic setting of the Scottish Borders offers superb opportunities for a wide range of sporting and leisure pursuits and attracts golf, cycling, fishing, and walking enthusiasts. This once fierce frontier land has many castles, abbeys and stately homes which remain a poignant reminder of a more turbulent past. Today the Borders is more famous for the friendliest of welcomes, along with a reputation for producing some of the finest textiles in the world.
Scottish Borders Campus
Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels is the main Borders College site. The unique combination of an academic environment surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain makes Scottish Borders Campus the ideal base for combining event activities and leisure. In recent years, we have made a significant investment in technology to enable flexible and mobile learning and provide industry-standard learning environments.
Events
Our event spaces are perfect for everything from conferences, meetings, workshops, training seminars, exhibitions, formal dinners, or an office away day with team building activities. Whatever the occasion, Borders College can provide you with comprehensive modern facilities, with the flexibility to suit your requirements. Prices on request.
Please note that the College does not hold a Performing Rights Licence. If you intend to have any music please contact PPLPRS to obtain a licence on 0800 015 6451 or via their website: https://pplprs.co.uk/
Galashiels Campus Spaces
The Boardroom Up to 20
The Main Hall 214 total (164, tiered seating + 50 flat) 140 cabaret style
Small Lecture Theatre 92, tiered seating Fixed desk microphone
Small meeting room Various > 20
Large meeting room Various > 30
The Hub Various
Galashiels Campus Specialist Rooms & Spaces
All spaces come with:
• Free guest wi-fi
• Projector/SmartScreen/TV screens (dependent on space) that can connect to a laptop
• AV/IT/Facilities support during college working hours (additional costs for out-of-hours support)
• Up to seven reserved parking spaces (subject to availability)
Available on request:
• Additional TV screens
• Lectern, Flipcharts
• Presentation remote pointer
Available at additional cost (prices on request):
• Live stream options
• Out-of-hours AV/IT/Facilities support
• Catering
Catering
Campus Services
The Galashiels Campus hosts two in-house caterers:
The Restaurant
The Restaurant is open most days of the week during term time for lunch, and on various evenings for dinner. Run by hospitality students, The Restaurant at Borders College is open to staff, students, and members of the public, for lunch and dinner on various days of the week. Producing everything from finger buffets to three-course banquets, The Restaurant also offers catering for events on and off campus, with a wide range of set menu options, as well as bespoke menus available on request. As far as possible we aim to use Scottish produce and all food is fresh and prepared daily.
Professional onsite caterers
Our professional onsite caterers provide the catering in The Hub Café & Bar and are also available to cater for external events from working lunches to formal dinners.
For catering options or to see our range of sample menus, please contact the Events Office.
• If additional staff are required to cater for your event, or your event is out of hours, there may be an additional cost.
The Galashiels Campus offers additional services, which include a shop, a cashpoint facility and ample free car parking. The Beauty Salon, Hairdressing Salon and The Restaurant are open most days of the week during term time. Due to the increasing popularity of the Salons and The Restaurant, it is advisable to book in advance. For information on our Salons and Restaurant, please visit the website.
Scottish Borders Campus –
A central place to meet
Galashiels by Road
Situated within the heart of Galashiels, Scottish Borders Campus is a one-hour drive from Edinburgh. Three major road routes link the Scottish Borders to central Scotland and the north of England, bringing Carlisle and Newcastle both within easy reach.
Direct buses from Edinburgh to Galashiels run every half-hour.
Some local bus services stop outside the Campus.
Distance from Edinburgh to Galashiels 33 miles, Glasgow 69 miles, Newcastle 70 miles.
By Train
Nearest railway stations are Tweedbank or Galashiels. New Border Rail Link to Edinburgh Waverley.
By Air
Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle international airports are all within a one- or two-hour drive. All airports have direct connections to national and worldwide destinations.
