Category: South of Scotland

Three is the Magic Number: Annandale Distillery Group Launches New Tri-Site Ticket for Unforgettable Dumfries & Galloway Experience 

As summer begins, the Annandale Distillery Group is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Tri-Site Ticket, offering exceptional value and access to its three multi-award nominated visitor attractions: Annandale Distillery, The Globe Inn, and the Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum. This exciting initiative invites locals and tourists alike to immerse themselves in the…
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Cycling review marks year a success in South of Scotland

Significant progress was made in 2024 to ensure the South of Scotland achieves its aim of becoming one of the world’s leading cycling destinations. The latest South of Scotland Cycling Partnership Strategy annual review highlights the various achievements and activities by businesses, community groups and public sector across the region over the last 12 months.…
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Scottish Borders Tourism Businesses Invited to Webinar with Center Parcs Chief Corporate Officer

The SSDA invites local tourism businesses to a special digital meeting with the Chief Corporate Officer of Center Parcs UK, Mr Raj Singh-Dehal, to discuss the proposed new Center Parcs holiday village between Hawick and Selkirk.   Thursday 27th February 2025 3.30 – 4.30pm Book your place here   It was announced on the 5th November…
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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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South of Scotland nominated for top global cycling award

The South of Scotland’s efforts to become one of the world’s leading cycling destinations has been recognised with a nomination for a global award. The South has been shortlisted for the inaugural UCI Cycling for All & Sustainability Awards in the UCI Bike City Category. Unlocking the Power of the Bike The submission – entitled…
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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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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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Cycling Fund helps put South on track to become leading cycling destination

Thirty tourism businesses, social enterprises and community groups have been supported to help the South of Scotland become one of the leading cycling destinations in the world. The £300,000 South of Scotland Cycling Infrastructure Fund provided capital grants of £3,000 to £25,000 to the organisations who own visitor facing assets to invest in their cycling…
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South of Scotland tourism grows by £150 million (20%) in a year

New data reveals growth of visitor economy in the South of Scotland as the Deputy First Minister visits the Scottish Borders, meeting business leaders.    With Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes visiting the Scottish Borders, new independent tourism data has been announced showing the development of the visitor economy in the South of Scotland and the impact of the South…
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South of Scotland Tourism grows by almost £150m (20%) in a year

The latest STEAM (Scottish tourism economic impact modelling) data has been released for the South of Scotland, covering the year 2023, and it shows an incredible 20% increase in the size of our visitor economy, rising by £149m to £911 million, and a 14% increase in the total number of jobs, to 15,652.   Download…
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