Category: Press Release

5pm launches Kooble – a new Online Platform for Hospitality Bookings

5pm, the Scottish founded online booking site has announced it will launch as a new co-owned platform, Kooble, with the aim of transforming the booking landscape for hospitality businesses and…
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South Of Scotland Tourism Businesses Urged To Help Steer Region’s Destination Development Plans

The South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s new Operational Plan takes a locally-led, bottom-up approach, putting businesses in the driving seat Harnessing local knowledge and expertise through a ‘bottom-up’ approach led…
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Volunteers from across the globe to help deliver Cycling World Championship events at Glentress

Volunteers from as far afield as India and Qatar will be supporting the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championship events at Glentress Forest as part of the ‘Champs Clan’. The Championships…
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Tourism ‘Oscars’ Shortlist Revealed for the South of Scotland

Unveiling the South of Scotland tourism businesses shortlisted for the region’s first dedicated Scottish Thistle Awards         Clockwise from top left: Dalscone Farm Park, Out-there Artisan, Spring Fling…
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Mountain Biking Fans Urged To Make Tracks For The Scottish Borders As The Region Cheers On Homegrown Riders At Trailblazing Cycling Events

With the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships mountain bike cross-country events and marathon taking place at Glentress Forest in August, the South of Scotland Destination Alliance is encouraging locals and…
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Robert Burns farm opens doors on Auld Lang Syne holiday cottage

The unspoiled farm where Robert Burns wrote the world famous Auld Lang Syne is open for holiday stays for the first time. Auld Acquaintance cottage, in the grounds of Ellisland…
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Scotland’s first UNESCO Biosphere nearly doubles with boundary extension in tenth anniversary year

Just over 10 years since Galloway & Southern Ayrshire (GSA) was designated Scotland’s first UNESCO Biosphere, a global delegation of UN officials announced the renewal of the site’s UNESCO status…
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Cyclist road-tests Kirkpatrick C2C, South of Scotland’s Coast to Coast as Region Gears up for Visitors

Josh Wood teams up with The South of Scotland Destination Alliance to try new cycling route and completes the 250 miles in just over 23 hours   As the South of…
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Kirkcudbright Fringe: Scotland’s Newest Unmissable Event

Co-founders Gerry Hassan and Chris Walker are thrilled to launch the Kirkcudbright Fringe website Kirkcudbright Fringe is set to take South-West Scotland by storm as the brand new three-day event…
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New Great Tapestry of Scotland panel to be revealed at tenth anniversary visit by The King and Queen

The King and Queen will visit the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels, the Scottish Borders on Thursday 6 July 2023. Their Majesties’ visit to view one of…
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