Category: South of Scotland

Miracle at Mellerstain

Miracle at Mellerstain – seeks local businesses

Miracle at Mellerstain – Brand New Event to the South of Scotland this year – now looking for local businesses to collaborate with. Miracle at Mellerstain opens its gates on the 19th of November and running through to the 19th December 2021!! The illuminated woodland trail is going to open your eyes to the wonders…
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EWS Tweed Valley

Applications Open for EWS Tweed Valley Crew

Be part of the UK’s biggest celebration of international mountain biking and volunteer with the Enduro World Series Crew in the Tweed Valley, Scotland. The EWS Tweed Valley event is part of an ambitious global calendar – the biggest in the history of the sport. It will see international elite athletes compete in mountain bike…
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Galashiels regeneration

SOSE and SBC support next phase of Galashiels regeneration

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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Golazo Cycling

Golazo Cycling and SSDA Host Raiders Gravel Press Launch

Golazo Cycling and South of Scotland Destination Alliance were pleased to host the press and media launch for the inaugural edition of Raiders Gravel. Several journalists and key members of the cycling and outdoor adventure community attended the event. A two-day itinerary was designed in partnership with Esther Tacke and Warren Sanders of Galloway Cycling…
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Gateway to Galloway

Destination Stranraer as Gateway to Galloway Hub opens

Stranraer’s ambition to redefine itself as a waterfront destination is set to receive a boost this week with the opening of Gateway to Galloway; a community-led visitor information centre and community hub based at Stranraer Harbour. Developed by community organisation, Stranraer Development Trust, Gateway to Galloway is the culmination of three years of planning for…
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South of Scotland Promise: Twinned with Tourism

South of Scotland Destination Alliance Launches Promise As tourism and hospitality businesses across the South of Scotland start to reopen their doors and welcome back visitors, the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) is today launching a short film aimed at promoting best practice in safe travel across the region. The ‘Twinned with Tourism’ film…
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£2.7m Announced to Boost Tourism in South of Scotland

Press Release South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced its first major investment programme providing a vital funding package to support the recovery and future of the economy in the South of Scotland. SOSE has committed just over £2.7m over five years to support a new tourism, marketing and destination development programme to be delivered…
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