Land Rover event, Defender Jam, will once again join Galloway Country Fair on 12th and 13th August following last year’s successful partnership. 2022 saw the two events join forces for…
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Witch Corner, a new sculpture story trail themed around the folktales and legends that enchanted the region’s most famous author, is launching on Saturday 1st April at Abbotsford, the home…
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A staple in the June diaries of booklovers the length and breadth of the country is the Borders Book Festival, a firm favourite of audiences and authors alike, and this…
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The 250-mile coast to coast cycle route set to launch in the south of Scotland this summer will be named after Kirkpatrick Macmillan, the 19th century Dumfriesshire blacksmith who invented…
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Sustainable economic growth and community prosperity are the key objectives of ongoing work by a group of major organisations to co-develop a new responsible tourism strategy for the south of…
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The South of Scotland is to have its own dedicated regional tourism awards, as part of the prestigious annual Scottish Thistle Awards, celebrating excellence in Scottish tourism and events, it…
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It’s been a wonderful first month in post. Thank you to all who have taken the time to meet me and share their vision and their priorities for the future…
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A packed programme of topical talks, breakout sessions and networking opportunities has been unveiled for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s (SSDA) second annual conference being held at Peebles Hydro…
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Big DoG and Hooked are teaming up to provide a bumper weekend of children’s and young people’s books, storytelling and other activities. Taking place at Moat Brae in Dumfries from…
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Lee Randall, a well-known figure in Scottish literature and media, has been appointed as Guest Programmer for the 25th Wigtown Book Festival. The festival takes place from 22 September to…
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