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Paton Street drill hall, Galashiels

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The Paton Street drill hall is a military installation in Galashiels, Scotland.

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Paton Street drill hall, Galashiels
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N 55.61392 ° E -2.80479 °
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Army Reserve Centre

Paton Street
TD1 3AT , Old Town
Scotland, United Kingdom
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