Author: Vanessa Wegstein

Life Begins at 40 for South of Scotland Tourism Awards

A Dumfries hotel is hosting a double celebration – its 40th anniversary as a family owned business and a showcase for tourism in the South of Scotland. Forty years since…
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Excitement Building Among South Of Scotland Tourism Businesses As Stunning Route Revealed For UK’s Newest Coast To Coast Cycle Challenge

250-mile “Kirkpatrick C2C, South of Scotland’s Coast to Coast” will take experienced riders on an unforgettable journey across the South of Scotland, Home of the Bike Experienced cyclists in search…
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Sir Chris Hoy Launches 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships’ 23 Million Mile Challenge

Marking 100 Days to go until the inaugural cycling event, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships have partnered with Love to Ride to launch the 23 Million Mile Challenge with…
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Celebrating the best in tourism in the South of Scotland

Call for businesses to enter the first dedicated South of Scotland Scottish Thistle Awards  TOURISM and EVENTS businesses in the South of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s…
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Scotland Lights Up In Rainbow Colours Marking Six Months To Go Until 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

Iconic Scottish landmarks illuminated in the UCI’s rainbow colours to mark six months until the biggest cycling event in the world –   Organisers of the 2023 UCI Cycling World…
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Army of Wellbeing Warriors are Welcoming Visitors to Scotland’s Aspiring Wellbeing Capital

Visit Kelso has launched a new initiative to welcome visitors who are looking to focus on their self-care, in a bid to become Scotland’s Wellbeing Capital. Responding to the growing…
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SSDA Newsletter January 2023

MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERIM CEO Excitement is in the air this month as we showcase the many events happening in the region and across Scotland in the coming weeks as…
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Second Annual Conference For South Of Scotland Destination Alliance Confirmed As Exciting Year Beckons

Event in March 2023 will be first opportunity for many SSDA members to meet new Chief Executive David Hope-Jones   Business owners working in leisure, hospitality and tourism in the…
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Flying Start For New Campaign Encouraging Tourists To Visit The South Of Scotland This Winter

200,000 people reached in first two weeks of South of Scotland Destination Alliance Winter Escapes campaign promoting Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway   A new digital marketing campaign from…
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Esteemed charity head and strategic development expert appointed to steer South of Scotland tourism body

The South of Scotland Destination Alliance announces new Chief Executive to lead work developing the South of Scotland into a year-round tourist destination   The South of Scotland Destination Alliance…
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