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Galashiels plants town's first living Christmas tree following council cuts
Overview
Business leaders in Galashiels have planted a permanent, living Nordman Fir Christmas tree in the town centre after Scottish Borders Council ended its festive fir deliveries to save about £13,000 a year. The 13ft-high tree was planted with the assistance of council parks staff, who will also continue to help with lights and decorations.
Key points
- Galashiels business leaders planted a living four-metre-high Nordman Fir in the town centre.
- The initiative follows a decision by Scottish Borders Council to stop supplying festive trees to towns to achieve budget savings of about £13,000 annually.
- Council parks staff assisted with planting the 15-year-old tree, and the local authority will continue to help with decorations and lights.
- Organisers believe Galashiels is the first town in the Borders and potentially the second in Scotland to have a community living Christmas tree.