The next phase of the economic regeneration of Galashiels has received a huge boost as South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) confirm £300,000 worth of funding. The region’s economic and community development agency have pledged to award Energise Galashiels Trust with the grant this year, while Scottish Borders Council has also committed to provide additional funding…
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With more and more businesses in the South of Scotland reopening and once again welcoming visitors from near and far, we hope you are all well and doing what you do best. Our team has been catching up with partners, members and communities on welcoming back visitors, upcoming plans, and exciting new ideas. Read on for…
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Golazo Cycling UK are excited to unveil Raiders Gravel Galloway. A 4-day international gravel stage race. The event is a uniquely Scottish gravel adventure in the heart of the Galloway Forest Park. The 4-day festival features 3 race stages where riders explore the many corners of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere taking in…
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SSDA Travel trade Specialist Yvonne takes a closer look at newly launched The Real Travel. A trend that has emerged from the pandemic and which stands head above the rest is the principal of combining remote working with travel. Some countries have started to introduce digital nomad visas and a number of companies have developed…
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What’s new in the South of Scotland We’re getting ready for launch, so make sure to join us on this exciting journey to put the South of Scotland on the tourist map.
What’s new in the South of Scotland Happy New Year from Team SSDA! We are starting the year with a flurry of activity, bringing you great events and opportunities to upskill, network, and be informed about the latest goings on.
We are currently building the structure and set-up of the organisation and will shortly be starting a full recruitment programme. As a priority, to help us project SSDA to the next level and maintain momentum as we plan for life post-Covid, we are seeking to appoint a new Chairperson. For further details and an application…
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The Scotland Starts Here campaign showcases to visitors that it is in the South that Scotland’s identity and soul were born – not only from a location perspective, but also as the pivotal areas that have shaped the nation’s history and culture for centuries. It comprises of a travel inspiration website (www.scotlandstartshere.com), a mobile app…
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