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Top Tips for Self Caterers – Welcoming Walkers and Cyclists

Working with the Association of  Scotland’s Self Caterers we undertook a survey with self catering operators on welcoming walkers and cyclists.  From this survey we have extracted some top tips to ensure that those coming on a walking and cycling trip feel welcome and have the facilities they need. You can access the tips below…
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River Tweed Trail December Newsletter

Find out about Uncovering the Tweed – a community based archaeology programme, what meaningful travel experiences are all about and what the project has been up to . Read our December newsletter. PrintFriendly

SSDA to host Webinar with Cairngorms National Park and Visit Cairngorms

The deadline for submissions to the NatureScot consultation on the proposed Galloway National Park is 14th February and we strongly encourage all visitor economy businesses to feed in their views before then.  Take part here.   Visitor economy businesses keen to learn more about the impact of national parks are encouraged to join a webinar…
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Nov 2024 Locally Led Destination Development Meetings

Through November 2024, the SSDA hosted 14 Locally Led Destination Development meetings across the South of Scotland, half in-person and half digital.The meetings coveredStaying Connected with Your Local Area Landing Page:Check out your local landing page, and let us know if you have suggestions on content or tile ideas. Remember, our promotional video is for everyone’s…
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THE STARS ALIGN FOR THE SCOTTISH DARK SKY OBSERVATORY AS NEW HOME REVEALED IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY 

The new national astronomical observatory will be located at Clatteringshaws Loch within the Galloway Forest Park, Scotland’s only Gold Tier Dark Sky Park  More than three years after being destroyed by a fire, The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory is set to have a new home in Dumfries & Galloway on the banks of Clatteringshaws Loch…
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River Tweed Trail October Newsletter

Find out about the new River Tweed Trail logo having been launched by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and be inspired from other businesses near and far as we develop a world class trail experience. Read our October newsletter. PrintFriendly

River Tweed Trail September Newsletter

Read more about the Tourism Business Engagement Action Plan, browse the new Destination Tweed website and have your say on what might be included in a Business Toolkit. Read our September newsletter. PrintFriendly

River Tweed Trail July Newsletter

Catch up on the first River Tweed Trail newsletter telling you more about the Trail and  about the Tourism Business Engagement Project.Read our July newsletter. PrintFriendly

South of Scotland tourism stars shine at national Scottish Thistle Awards 

The 12 winners of the region’s second annual Thistle Awards flew the flag for the South of Scotland at last night’s national awards ceremony, securing four victories  Leading lights of tourism and hospitality in the South of Scotland celebrated at the national Scottish Thistle Awards ceremony in Glasgow last night, taking home four awards altogether,…
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Making a World Class Trail

We want the River Tweed Trail to be world class and for visitors to have a great experience with local businesses benefitting.  To do that we need to ensure that all the support services and logistics needed for the Trail are in place and high quality experiences are developed.The River Tweed Trail needs to have:Transport…
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