Abbotsford Arms Hotel demolition is given go-ahead

A historic part of Galashiels town centre will be knocked down this spring now planners have given the go-ahead the demolition of the former Abbotsford Arms Hotel in Stirling Street.
The former Abbotsford Arms Hotel in Galashiels.The former Abbotsford Arms Hotel in Galashiels.
The former Abbotsford Arms Hotel in Galashiels.

The building, once a thriving 19th century-style coaching inn with 15 bedrooms and a 50-seat restaurant and a function room, has lain empty since it closed its doors almost three years ago.

The successful demolition bid, submitted by Galashiels-based agent Aitken Turnbull Architects, means owner Graham Frost, of Atria One, can now begin the £25,000 demolition project.