Common Good property

Galashiels

The following tables provides a register of Common Good assets held in respect of Galashiels.

Where relevant, links to plans of land or buildings are provided.

Land

Name of Asset

Ref No

Location

Description

Plan page number(s)

Ladhope Drive car park

GL006-06

Ladhope Drive, Galashiels,

TD1 1BT

 

Public car park, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. Subsequently acquired for a statutory purpose by Ettrick and Lauderdale District Council in 1989.

1

Old Gala House

 

GL036-01

GL036-02

GL036-03

Old Gala House,

Scott Crescent, Galashiels, TD1 3JS

Museum property operated by Live Borders. The property was original acquired by the Burgh in 1975 in terms of an agreement with Galashiels Art Club (to the effect that premises would be made available to the art club in Old Gala House or other) for no consideration. The minutes state that the property was gifted by Gala Art Club 'for the benefit of the public of Galashiels'.

2

Ladhope Golf Course

GL039-01

Ladhope, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ

 

Golf Course acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. The title states that the land is to be held "in trust for the Community of Galashiels and as part of the common good for the said Burgh".

3

Ladhope Woodland

GL039-02

Ladhope, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ

 

Woodland area, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. The title states that the land is to be held "in trust for the Community of Galashiels and as part of the common good for the said Burgh".

3

Ladhope Glen Park

GL039-03

Ladhope, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ

 

Park land, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. The title states that the land is to be held "in trust for the Community of Galashiels and as part of the common good for the said Burgh".

3

Ladhope recreation ground

GL039-04

Ladhope, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ

 

Recreational ground, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1945. The title states that the land is to be held "in trust for the Community of Galashiels and as part of the common good for the said Burgh".

3

Bank Street Gardens

GL040-05

Bank Street Gardens, Galashiels

Public Gardens and park land, acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels between 1939 and 1965. Land was all gifted by proprietors of neighbouring buildings - purpose was for a Council scheme of improvement. Early donors (State Bank and Liberal Club) stipulated that condition of gift was that ground had to be permanently used as open space.

4

Sir Walter Scott Statue

 

GL041-03

Bank Street, Galashiels,

TD1 3JX

Memorial statue. The land on which the statue is erected was acquired by the Burgh of Galashiels in 1932 for the purpose of the erecting the statue in memory of Sir Walter Scott.

5

Mercat Cross

 

GL041-06

Church Street, Galashiels,

TD1 3JH

Market cross located at Church Street.  The land on which it is erected was acquired under the Burgh charter and therefore is Common Good.

6

Leebrae Playground

 

GL039-05

Corner of Leebrae and Woodside Place, Galashiels

The land on which the playground is erected was gifted to the Burgh of Galashiels for the purpose of becoming a rest area and playground. No statutory purpose stated was stated in the titles and the Council minutes of 12.12.1932 refer to the land being a gift.

7

Amenity land at Halliburton Place/Terrace

GL064-01

Halliburton Place or Terrace, Galashiels

The land was acquired 'as an open space for behoof of the Public of Galashiels' in 1921 and 1959.

8

Art and Artefacts

Name of asset

Location

Description

Provosts Chain & Badge

Paton Street, Galashiels

18ct gold chain and badge of office by Hamilton & Inches.

Presented to the Burgh on 10 October 1889.

Provosts Robes & Hats

(2 of each)

Paton Street, Galashiels

One believed to be used by John hall, first Provost of Galashiels from 1868 – 1973 and 1875 – 1888

Baillies Robes & Hats

Paton Street, Galashiels

 

Gold Key & Medal

Municipal Buildings in Selkirk

Used at ceremonial opening of Galashiels Burgh Chamber in 1927. Medal inscribed “To Ex Provost Watson to Commemorate the opening of the completed War Memorial and burgh Buildings, Galashiels, 1st Jan 1927”.

Gold Watch

Paton Street, Galashiels

Early 20th century gold pocket watch by Hamilton. Engraved “CB”. Belonged to Christopher Boyd and gifted to Burgh

Sir Walter Scott Manuscript

Old Gala House, Galashiels

Original extract from “The Pirate” by Sir Walter Scott

 

Common Good Fund

Name of Asset

Location

Description

Galashiels Common Good Fund

N/A

Fund set up for the benefit of the inhabitants of Galashiels.

As at 31 March 2021, fund consisted of net assets of £173,560.