Flying Scotsman to travel along Borders Railway
Rail enthusiasts in the Scottish Borders will have the chance to see one of the world's most famous locomotives this weekend.
The Flying Scotsman will travel along the Borders Railway on Sunday 15 May, the first time it has been in Scotland for 16 years.
What is the Flying Scotsman?
It was built in 1923, and retired from service in 1963
In 1934 it became the first locomotive to officially reach 100mph
For the past ten years a massive project has been underway, to restore it for the National Railway Museum in York, costing some £4.2 million
Advice for people who want to see it:
People are encouraged to travel by bicycle, foot, bus or train due to limited car parking and road closures in the Galashiels and Tweedbank areas
From 11am to 4pm, Galashiels Community Council and other local groups will host musicians, face painters, bouncy castles, craft stalls and railway memorabilia amongst other entertainment across the town to celebrate the Flying Scotsman’s arrival
From 10.30am to 4.30pm, there will be a food and drink market at Tweedbank, including a range of local Borders producers and providers. Music will also be on offer as well as catering, a bar and the provision of additional toilets
BTP is advising that it is extremely dangerous - and an offence - to trespass on the railway. They will take action and you could end up with a criminal record and facing a fine of up to £1,000
Road closures
Galashiels – Ladhope Vale from Stirling Place to Station Brae Roundabout will be closed between 11am to 5pm on 15 May. It is likely that the roads will only close for two 30 minute durations. Alternative routes will be signposted
Tweedbank Industrial Estate West Entrance – from Tweedbank Drive southwards for a distance of 65 metres from 10am on Friday 13 May to 6pm on Sunday 15 May