What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Galashiels, St John Street, St John's Church as Church (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
St John's Church in Galashiels is traditionally associated with St John the Baptist, a patron saint commonly linked to healing and protection. While no specific local cures or holy wells are directly recorded at this site, churches dedicated to St John often feature in Scottish folklore as places of pilgrimage and ritual, particularly on St John's Eve (23 June).
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Galashiels, St John Street, Volunteer HallCinema (20th Century), Drill Hall (19th Century), Drill Hall (first World War)(possible), Theatre (20th Century) · 55 yd
Galashiels, Bank Street, Bust of Sir Walter ScottCommemorative Monument (20th Century) · 57 yd
The FountainVisitor information · 57 yd
Bust of Robert BurnsMemorial · 58 yd
Sir Walter Scott StatueMemorial · 59 yd
Galashiels, Cornmill Square, the FountainFountain (20th Century) · 63 yd
Galashiels, Cornmill Square, Equestrian Statue of A Border ReiverStatue (20th Century) · 77 yd
Old Gala HouseMuseum · 121 yd
Manse StreetNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1050 yd
Blaikie's HillMountain / peak · 1356 yd
Wester HillMountain / peak · 1657 yd
Home of Sir Walter ScottHeritage attraction · 1.4 mi