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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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Destination Tweed Video
Learn more about the Destination Tweed projects covering a wide range of cultural, river and landscape enhancements, that will connect communities and attractions along the River Tweed Trail route and create opportunities to celebrate, care for, enjoy and promote the river sustainably. Watch the video or learn more about the projects here.
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River Tweed Trail February Newsletter
Find out about the latest tourism trends, read about top tips for self caterers or learn where you can brush up on some of your business skills. Read our February newsletter.
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SSDA March Newsletter 2025
See the SSDA’s new video, catch up on all the news following our annual conference in Peebles, get the details on how to apply for a South of Scotland Thistle Award and so much more in the March newsletter! READ THE MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do…
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Star-studded speaker programme announced for South of Scotland Tourism Conference
Caledonia Park sponsorship announced for fourth South of Scotland Destination Alliance Annual Conference, which will feature speakers from Fáilte Ireland and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, as well as beloved TV presenter Timmy Mallett Tickets are selling fast for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s (SSDA) fourth annual conference, a cornerstone event for tourism professionals and local business leaders…
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SSDA February Newsletter 2025
Catch up with CEO David Hope-Jones’ latest round up on the SSDA’s work and the regional tourism economy, check out upcoming events and stay current with regional tourism economy news. READ THE FEBRUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do so and you will get our monthly updates…
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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.
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SSDA January Newsletter 2025
Catch up with CEO David Hope-Jones’ latest 5 minute round up on the SSDA’s work and the regional tourism economy, check out upcoming events and stay current with regional tourism economy news. READ THE JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do so and you will…
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