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Recognition of the Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025

  • Submitted by: Christine Grahame, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 06 August 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-18476

That the Parliament congratulates the team at the Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre in Galashiels on being named among the top 10% of visitor attractions worldwide for the second consecutive year in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025; acknowledges what it sees as the dedication, creativity and passion of the small team behind the centre, whose commitment to delivering a consistently five-star visitor experience has earned international acclaim; recognises the vital role played by the local community in supporting and contributing to the centre’s ongoing success; believes that the centre has importance as a cultural and tourism landmark in the Scottish Borders, and celebrates what it considers is its growing global reputation as a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring attraction at the heart of Galashiels.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Tess White