Where to watch the World Cup in Galashiels

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Celebrate the football near Scottish Borders

The World Cup kicks off on 11th June, and Scotland is ready! Whether you're a hardcore football fan or just here for the vibes, we've got a few places you can watch each match near campus:

Hunters Hall 🍻

Watch all the matches live at your classic Wetherspoons pub, only 20 minutes from campus. They have screens spread throughout the pub, so no one misses a goal!

The Ladhope Inn 🥃

The Ladhope Inn is a very popular, traditional pub in Galashiels known for its great local atmosphere and unbeatable Guinness. You can view major matches here surrounded by the locals - they call this 'a proper pub'!

The Ship Inn ⚽️

Located in Melrose is your local pub, serving traditional pub food, and it is very popular with students! They also have 18 Plasma TVs - you won't miss a goal!

The Salmon Inn 🍔

This cosy, family-run pub is hosting a World Cup watch event with a dedicated fan zone, great atmosphere and large flat-screen TVs to catch all the action. (Make sure you and your mates book a table in advance!)

Gather your mates, get the pints in and join in the unbeatable atmosphere of football this June ⚽️