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Galashiels is set to become the home of a new Scottish Centre of Textiles however plans for the centre are still in the early stages. First on the list is to create a Scottish National Archive, which would house both historic and contemporary designs.

The industry has been through a difficult period, with many of the traditional mills closing with the loss of hundreds of jobs.

The people behind the project have spent many years campaigning for the centre to be based in the Borders, worldwide known for producing high quality textiles.

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LOCAL MP Michael Moore ever since learnt about the possibility of setting up a Scottish Centre of Textiles has been campaigning to ensure that it is located in the Borders where 80% of the textile industry of Scotland is based. In the Borders they have a world-class textiles industry and this Centre has the potential to further enhance its reputation as well as boost local tourism.