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Galashiels is 32 miles south of Edinburgh, served by the A7, which travels south to Carlisle; the A6091, providing a link to Newton St Boswells; and the A72, travelling west to Hamilton. The nearest motorway is the A74(M). If you're wondering how to travel in Galashiels while your vehicle is being repaired, there is a transport interchange on Stirling Street offering bus services to destinations including Balmoral and Edinburgh, and the town also has a train station on Ladhope Vale.

Galashiels is in a rural area where you're likely to encounter uneven road surfaces and sharp turns, putting strain on your tyres and suspension. Regularly inspecting these components and following our tyre maintenance advice will help prevent any problems from developing. When driving through the countryside near Galashiels, keep an eye out for animals and livestock on the road to avoid braking suddenly, and be aware of other road users since there may be unmarked blind bends. Country roads sometimes flood during heavy rainfall, so check the forecast and take it slow through patches of water to avoid aquaplaning.