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The future success of our activity, campaigns and developing the South of Scotland into a leading first class destination relies on your business getting the absolute most from us as your DMMO for the South of Scotland.
Below you will see events that are currently in the calendar with more coming soon. Please note our events will be a combination of virtual webinars/workshops and where possible face to face due to the current circumstances.
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A February Fling
Winter is coming to an end and the skies are clearing. We will be exploring the winter Constellations in our clear skies. After an incredible run of wet and windy weather, the winter skies will be revealed. Venus and Jupiter will be moving closer together each night in a cosmic dance. Join Matthew the Dark…
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A February Fling
A February Fling
Winter is coming to an end and the skies are clearing. We will be exploring the winter Constellations in our clear skies. After an incredible run of wet and windy weather, the winter skies will be revealed. Venus and Jupiter will be moving closer together each night in a cosmic dance. Join Matthew the Dark…
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Stories from the Biosphere – Experience Workshop
Stories from the Biosphere – Experience Workshop
The world is moving fast. The way in which visitors plan their holidays, choose leisure activities and select places to stay is changing. The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere is more than a region of dramatic landscapes and beautiful views. In this workshop we will explore the value of telling your own Green Story,…
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A February Fling
A February Fling
Winter is coming to an end and the skies are clearing. We will be exploring the winter Constellations in our clear skies. After an incredible run of wet and windy weather, the winter skies will be revealed. Venus and Jupiter will be moving closer together each night in a cosmic dance. Join Matthew the Dark…
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Destination Scotland – The Power of Food Tourism
Destination Scotland – The Power of Food Tourism
The Power of Food Tourism is a unique, informative, and inspirational event like no other. For starters, it’s only three-hours long. Short enough to let diaries breathe, long enough for you to glean some fantastic takeaways. So, we actively encourage those in food and drink, tourism, agritourism, hospitality & catering, destinations, local authorities, media, in…
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Exploring Opportunities for the South of Scotland Coast to Coast Cycle Route
Exploring Opportunities for the South of Scotland Coast to Coast Cycle Route
South of Scotland Enterprise are running two free online information sessions for the community to learn more about the opportunities for this new 250-mile cycle route covering the length of the South of Scotland. The route is being led by South of Scotland Enterprise who are using a TEAM South approach through the South of…
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South of Scotland Industry Skills Roadshow – Dumfries & Galloway
South of Scotland Industry Skills Roadshow – Dumfries & Galloway
Get ready to immerse yourself in the exciting South of Scotland Visitor Economy Week! Join us for not one, but two informative roadshow events that will be co-delivered by the region's educational partners. This is the perfect opportunity for employers to gain valuable insights and learn about the fantastic training on offer in the area.…
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South of Scotland Industry Skills Roadshow – Scottish Borders
South of Scotland Industry Skills Roadshow – Scottish Borders
Get ready to immerse yourself in the exciting South of Scotland Visitor Economy Week! Join us for our informative roadshow events that will be co-delivered by the region's educational partners. This is the perfect opportunity for employers to gain valuable insights and learn about the fantastic training on offer in the area. Upskilling and reskilling…
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SSDA Annual Conference 2023
BOOK NOW Join us at our second Annual Conference on March 14th 2023 at Peebles Hydro, Peebles, Scottish Borders. REGISTRATION OPENS THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY. New for 2023 - an Evening Networking Dinner and FAM trips! The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) is the strategic Destination Management and Marketing Organisation for the South…
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Go Tweed Valley Business Familiarisation (FAM) Trip
Go Tweed Valley Business Familiarisation (FAM) Trip
Unlock the potential of collaboration, network with peers and experience the diverse range of offerings the Tweed Valley has to offer on the morning of Wednesday, 15th March. This half-day tour will highlight a number of the exemplarily businesses in the Tweed Valley including two new accommodation providers, a tour of Dawyck Botanic Gardens and…
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Scottish Mountain Bike Tourism – Webinar
Scottish Mountain Bike Tourism – Webinar
Mountain biking is growing in Scotland, across the UK, and globally. With around 7% of the population regularly riding their bikes off-road it has double the participation numbers of golf in Scotland. With the UCI Cycling World Championships coming to Scotland in 2023, the number of mountain biking, and cycling, visitors is only likely to…
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Scottish Mountain Bike Tourism – Webinar
Scottish Mountain Bike Tourism – Webinar
Mountain biking is growing in Scotland, across the UK, and globally. With around 7% of the population regularly riding their bikes off-road it has double the participation numbers of golf in Scotland. With the UCI Cycling World Championships coming to Scotland in 2023, the number of mountain biking, and cycling, visitors is only likely to…
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Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy Meeting – Outdoor, Nature & Adventure
Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy Meeting – Outdoor, Nature & Adventure
We welcome any business, community or individual who wish to feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s new Responsible Tourism Strategy, to join us for this digital meeting, which will be looking specifically at Outdoor, Nature & Adventure As agreed in the Delivery Plan of the South of Scotland’s Regional Economic Strategy (RES), all key agencies in…
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Local Destination Development Meeting – Selkirkshire
Local Destination Development Meeting – Selkirkshire
*Please note the A7 will be closed overnight from 19:30* Tourism businesses across the South of Scotland are invited to join the SSDA at one of 14 in-person meetings to agree local priorities, decide how best to promote the local area to visitors, and feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s Responsible Tourism…
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Local Destination Development Meeting – Sanquhar
Local Destination Development Meeting – Sanquhar
Tourism businesses across the South of Scotland are invited to join the SSDA at one of 14 in-person meetings to agree local priorities, decide how best to promote the local area to visitors, and feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s Responsible Tourism Strategy. This meeting brings together businesses in the Upper Nithsdale…
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Local Destination Development Meeting – Hawick, Denholm, Hermitage & Newcastleton
Local Destination Development Meeting – Hawick, Denholm, Hermitage & Newcastleton
Tourism businesses across the South of Scotland are invited to join the SSDA at one of 14 in-person meetings to agree local priorities, decide how best to promote the local area to visitors, and feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s Responsible Tourism Strategy. This meeting brings together businesses in the Hawick, Denholm,…
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Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy Meeting – Seasonality
Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy Meeting – Seasonality
We welcome any business, community or individual who wish to feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s new Responsible Tourism Strategy, to join us for this digital meeting, which will be looking specifically at Seasonality As agreed in the Delivery Plan of the South of Scotland’s Regional Economic Strategy (RES), all key agencies in the region are…
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Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy Meeting – Attracting Investment
Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy Meeting – Attracting Investment
We welcome any business, community or individual who wish to feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s new Responsible Tourism Strategy, to join us for this digital meeting, which will be looking specifically at Attracting Investment As agreed in the Delivery Plan of the South of Scotland’s Regional Economic Strategy (RES), all key agencies in the region…
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Local Destination Development Meeting – Tweed Valley
Local Destination Development Meeting – Tweed Valley
Tourism businesses across the South of Scotland are invited to join the SSDA at one of 14 in-person meetings to agree local priorities, decide how best to promote the local area to visitors, and feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s Responsible Tourism Strategy. This meeting brings together businesses in the Tweed Valley…
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Local Destination Development Meeting – The Machars & Galloway
Local Destination Development Meeting – The Machars & Galloway
Tourism businesses across the South of Scotland are invited to join the SSDA at one of 14 in-person meetings to agree local priorities, decide how best to promote the local area to visitors, and feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s Responsible Tourism Strategy. This meeting brings together businesses in the Machars and…
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Local Destination Development Meeting – Stranraer & The Rhins
Local Destination Development Meeting – Stranraer & The Rhins
Tourism businesses across the South of Scotland are invited to join the SSDA at one of 14 in-person meetings to agree local priorities, decide how best to promote the local area to visitors, and feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s Responsible Tourism Strategy. This meeting brings together businesses in the Stranraer &…
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Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy Meeting – Bedstock
Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy Meeting – Bedstock
We welcome any business, community or individual who wish to feed into the development of the South of Scotland’s new Responsible Tourism Strategy, to join us for this digital meeting, which will be looking specifically at Bedstock As agreed in the Delivery Plan of the South of Scotland’s Regional Economic Strategy (RES), all key agencies in the region are…
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Get Involved – Seasonality Marketing Campaign
Get Involved – Seasonality Marketing Campaign
The SSDA team will be sharing upcoming marketing plans for the South of Scotland for the shoulder season and beyond to promote the region as a year-round visitor destination of choice. We are committed to being as member-led as possible as we design and deliver our marketing campaigns. All SSDA Members are invited to get…
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