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July Monthly Update

July Monthly Update – Summer Bumper Issue

With the summer holidays, the Scottish heatwave and the relaxation of restrictions, the tourist season in the South of Scotland has been picking up speed and this month. We have heard…
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Miracle at Mellerstain

Miracle at Mellerstain – seeks local businesses

Miracle at Mellerstain – Brand New Event to the South of Scotland this year – now looking for local businesses to collaborate with. Miracle at Mellerstain opens its gates on…
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The Times

Recent Times Article by our CEO

The SSDA is driving forward the national tourism agenda. In a recent article in The Times our CEO wrote about the importance of tourism to the national recovery and the…
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EWS Tweed Valley

Applications Open for EWS Tweed Valley Crew

Be part of the UK’s biggest celebration of international mountain biking and volunteer with the Enduro World Series Crew in the Tweed Valley, Scotland. The EWS Tweed Valley event is…
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Golazo Cycling

Golazo Cycling and SSDA Host Raiders Gravel Press Launch

Golazo Cycling and South of Scotland Destination Alliance were pleased to host the press and media launch for the inaugural edition of Raiders Gravel. Several journalists and key members of…
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Gateway to Galloway

Destination Stranraer as Gateway to Galloway Hub opens

Stranraer’s ambition to redefine itself as a waterfront destination is set to receive a boost this week with the opening of Gateway to Galloway; a community-led visitor information centre and…
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SSDA June Update

June Monthly Update – Newsletter

As the season picks up speed, so do the activities at SSDA. Earlier this month, our team virtually met with destination groups and representatives from across the South of Scotland.…
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April Monthly Update

April Monthly Update – Newsletter

WELCOME BACK! It’s reopening week for tourism and hospitality businesses across the South of Scotland and we are wishing you the best of luck. Our team caught up with partners,…
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March Monthly Update – Newsletter

What’s new in the South of Scotland On Monday, we announced our first major steps to making the South a world-class destination and supporting the region’s economic recovery from the impact…
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SOUTH OF SCOTLAND GEARS UP TO BECOME A WORLD-CLASS VISITOR DESTINATION

The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA), today announced the organisation’s first major steps to making the South a world-class destination.