BID for Galashiels

BID for Galashiels BID for Galashiels is a not-for-profit company led by a volunteer Board of Directors, supported by paid staff.

We work strategically to make Galashiels a welcoming place to live, work, visit, and invest: driving positive change for the town and community.

WIN £100 - GIVEAWAY 🖤Win a £100 voucher to spend at a Galashiels business of your choice.To enter, comment below with th...
15/06/2026

WIN £100 - GIVEAWAY 🖤

Win a £100 voucher to spend at a Galashiels business of your choice.

To enter, comment below with the name of a local business and tell us why it deserves a shout-out.

For an extra entry, visit a Galashiels business, take a photo while you're there, share it on Facebook or Instagram, and tag Galashiels Heartland.

Entries are open from 13-20 June 2026 as part of Scotland Loves Local Week.

👉Comments on any of our Scotland Loves Local social media posts count as entries.

04/06/2026

We asked pupils at Galashiels Academy to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the new school, and the talented S3 Media class has delivered.

A huge thank you to the pupils for bringing this project together 🖤

Credits:
Director – Henry O'Donnell
Assistant Director – Liam Beaton
Camera Operators – Liam Beaton, Henry O'Donnell
Music – Henry O'Donnell

If you're a local business and would like to see the new school for yourself, BID for Galashiels is hosting a free networking event at Galashiels Academy this Friday.

It's a great opportunity to take an exclusive guided tour of the new campus, enjoy refreshments and connect with other businesses from across the town.

Places are free, but booking is required. Sign up via the link in the comments.

04/06/2026

NEW Retail Resilience Pilot - Limited Spaces

We know many businesses are finding trading tough right now. From speaking directly with businesses, feedback from our Learning at Work Week, business survey, and understanding the wider social and economic landscape, it’s clear that many businesses are looking for immediate, practical support.

In response, we’re launching a new Retail Resilience Pilot Programme offering tailored support from an external retail expert. The programme will include:

✓ Business audit and review
✓ 1 to 1 coaching and guidance
✓ Identifying pain points and opportunities
✓ Practical solutions and next steps
✓ Exploring how the BID can support your business further
✓ Action Learning Sessions with fellow business owners

This pilot will help shape future support, initiatives, and solutions that will benefit the wider business community and the town as a whole.

Spaces are limited. If you’d like to take part, please get in touch as soon as possible to express your interest by emailing [email protected]



Programme delivered by BID for Galashiels

Ever wanted a sneak peek inside the new Galashiels Academy?Join us this Friday for an exclusive private tour of the new ...
02/06/2026

Ever wanted a sneak peek inside the new Galashiels Academy?

Join us this Friday for an exclusive private tour of the new school, plus networking and updates from BID for Galashiels and Developing the Young Workforce - Borders.

Secure your space here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yVSTWO6lzEalVsFD70Hi12oBux0XoT9Kqbcy_PVFydZUMVJQMFVINFVMR0I3T1IyTldRS0lJQjg5UC4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawSLxe1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHVTdyUmRsTWNibXJ3ZGxjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuHIWnvyHZmfiaOubPkcyOxfcUaM_9gVYfQL9dNZ-bQyNF3hzgpOi1imFvla_aem_jhbOCl76k9wouQyejjzveg

What did BID get up to in May? Here's a quick round-up... 👇🩵 Delivered our first-ever Learning at Work Week programme, b...
02/06/2026

What did BID get up to in May? Here's a quick round-up... 👇

🩵 Delivered our first-ever Learning at Work Week programme, bringing a range of business development events and opportunities to the town.
🩵 Attended the first Tour de France Working Group meeting to explore how Galashiels can make the most of this huge opportunity coming to town in 2027.
🩵 Met with John Lamont MP to discuss the challenges facing businesses in Galashiels, ensuring your views are represented at UK Government level.
🩵 Organised and delivered a Textile Takeover across the Galashiels Heartland of the Borders social media channels, reaching hundreds of thousands of people locally and beyond.
🩵 Co-delivered a special pop-up Theheartlandmarket alongside Tangled Galashiels, helping create a circular route that encouraged festival visitors to explore and support the wider town centre.
🩵 Secured Galashiels' participation in the national Scotland Loves Local campaign, helping put our town firmly on the map.
🩵 And behind the scenes? Lots of planning and preparation for the exciting projects and events coming over the next few months.

Thank you to all the businesses, partners and organisations we work with to make these initiatives happen. Together, we're working to make Galashiels an even better place to live, work, visit and invest.

Pictured: BID for Galashiels Voluntary Board of Directors and Claire, BID for Galashiels, Project Co-ordinator

We hear you when you talk about the challenges businesses are facing in the current climate, especially small and micro ...
28/05/2026

We hear you when you talk about the challenges businesses are facing in the current climate, especially small and micro businesses dealing with rising costs, economic uncertainty and changing consumer habits.

While BID continues to focus on delivering practical support and investment on the ground for our levy payers, we also recognise that many of these challenges are influenced by wider economic and government-level factors.

That’s why Mags and Lewis arranged to meet with John Lamont to voice the comments and experiences being shared with us by our BID levy payers and local business community.

A productive meeting and an important opportunity to ensure the realities facing businesses in Galashiels are being heard at a wider level.

📸 Image: Mags Fenner, Project Manager, BID for Galashiels; John Lamont, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk; and Lewis Roden, Chair of BID for Galashiels.

Another year of BID for Galashiels putting Galashiels at the forefront of the national Scotland Loves Local campaign fro...
27/05/2026

Another year of BID for Galashiels putting Galashiels at the forefront of the national Scotland Loves Local campaign from 13th to 20th June 2026.

It is always great to see Galashiels prominently featured, championing the importance of supporting local businesses and communities.

🖤 Tell us in the comments which Galashiels business you are proud to fly a flag for!



Image: Honey Be Bright Behind the Scenes of the Campaign Shoot.

26/05/2026

Looking to grow your enterprise? 🚀 Confused by the funding landscape and how to apply? 🤔

Join us on 28 May and meet a range funding providers who can guide you on the best sources of funding available to your organisation and how you can prepare and successfully apply. ✨

📍 Thursday 28 May | Borderlands Deep Tech Accelerator Hub, Hawick | 10am-2pm

Sign up now ➡️ https://SoS-AccessToFinanceConference.eventbrite.co.uk

26/05/2026

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your business?

Join our empowering, in-person workshop to pause, reflect, and reset - no pressure, just support. 👍

Gain clarity and reconnect with your vision through guided reflection and simple coaching tools. Leave feeling energised with actionable steps forward.

Perfect for those low on motivation or seeking a spark! ✨

📍 Selkirk | 27 May | 11am–1pm
📍 Dumfries | 2 June | 10am–12pm

Sign up ➡️ southofscotlandenterprise.com/events-training

26/05/2026

Are you a Galashiels based business interested in a private tour of the new Galashiels Academy?

Join BID for Galashiels x DYW Borders for an exclusive afternoon of networking and conversations about future opportunities for local businesses.

Friday 5th of June
2.30pm to 4.30pm
Refreshments included

Spaces are limited so sign up now. Link in comments.

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