Scottish Borders Doors Open Day

It's Scottish Borders Doors Open Day in Galashiels this Saturday when lots of places are opening their doors to the public.

There's a full list of Galashiels Doors Open Day openings including our archive and search room and our exhibition on the former Peel Hospital, however we're not included in the Doors Open Day leaflet.

You'll need to click on Borders Family History Society on the Doors Open Day website to see our entry.

We're open on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

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