The Fountain, Cornmill Square, Galashiels

The Fountain in Cornmill Square, Galashiels, was designed by Robert S. Lorimer and built between 1912 and 1913. It is located in the town centre and features a fountain that is set around a section of the mill lade. The fountain is situated within a large raised oval enclosure, which has an ashlar retaining wall and sweeping ashlar steps. The fountain itself is shaped like an elongated figure of eight, with a parapet at the northern end and a heavy squat balustrade at the southern end. At the northern end, there is a rusticated polygonal pillar topped with dolphins that support an Ionic column with their tails. The southern end of the fountain is decorated with a pair of nymphs riding on dolphins. Additionally, there are cast iron lamps surrounding the outer enclosure.