The old tower of Torsonse is situated upon the banks of the gala.
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott
"Yonder," he said, "is Lammermoor and Smailholm; and there you have galashiels, and Torwoodlee, and gala Water; and in that direction you see Teviotdale and the Braes of Yarrow, and Ettrick stream winding along like a silver thread to throw itself into the Tweed.
"In the Border Country"
W. S. (William Shillinglaw) Crockett
Nor is it like a fellow who has not seen the world in its best gala suit, affecting to despise rank, splendor, and high station.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever