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The Great Tapestry of Scotland: Entry Ticket

Discover Scotland's History all in one place!

★ 4.4 · 21 ratingsFlexible visit
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The Great Tapestry of Scotland Tapestry Gallery
Detail of Panel 158 "The WIld Geese"
The Tapestry Gallery
The Tapestry Gallery, showing some of the Wars of Independence panels
The Borders Reiver panel
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Image creditsImage 1: Great Tapestry of ScotlandImage 2: Great Tapestry of ScotlandImage 3: Great Tapestry of ScotlandImage 4: Great Tapestry of ScotlandImage 5: Great Tapestry of Scotland

DurationFlexible visit
LocationGalashiels
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

Venue hours

Opening times

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The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Today · Fri, Jul 31
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Sat, Aug 1
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Tue, Aug 4
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Wed, Aug 5
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Thu, Aug 6
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Local time · Europe/London

The experience

Discover Scotland's History all in one place!

Let the threads of history weave their magic around you and discover the fascinating story of Scotland through 160 exquisitely hand-stitched panels, chronologically showcasing the nation's history, heritage, innovations, and culture.

From the formation of the land itself to the present day, each panel and image is designed to be easily understood, with accompanying text to bring to life tales of struggles, ambitions, successes, failures, and the quest for meaning and belonging.

Created by the people of Scotland, the Scottish Tapestry is a majestic tribute to the nation's vibrant history and breathtaking landscapes.

With over 1,000 men, women, and children contributing their talents, this Tapestry stands as one of the most ambitious community projects ever undertaken in Scotland – a true work of art by the nation, *for* the nation.

What’s included

  • Admission to the Great Tapestry of Scotland
  • Access to the temporary exhibitions

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Where to go

The Great Tapestry of Scotland

14-20 High Street

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/London

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

No food or drink can be taken into the Tapestry Gallery

Access to galleries with bulky luggage is not allowed, however storage is available

Flash photography is not permitted

Before purchase

Children under 5 can enter for free.

How to use

Simply show your mobile ticket to our Visitor Officer on arrival in the Great Tapestry of Scotland.

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