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Scotland Lights Up In Rainbow Colours Marking Six Months To Go Until 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

Iconic Scottish landmarks illuminated in the UCI’s rainbow colours to mark six months until the biggest cycling event in the world –   Organisers of the 2023 UCI Cycling World…
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Artists from across the country are looking forward to Scotland’s ‘friendliest art fair’

McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair to feature more than 70 exhibitors Edinburgh artist Martha Ellis values event for its atmosphere and ethos Full 2023 programme has now been launched…
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Two festivals in one weekend as Big DoG teams up with Hooked

Big DoG and Hooked are teaming up to provide a bumper weekend of children’s and young people’s books, storytelling and other activities. Taking place at Moat Brae in Dumfries from…
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Wigtown Welcomes Lee Randall as Guest Programmer for 25th Festival

Lee Randall, a well-known figure in Scottish literature and media, has been appointed as Guest Programmer for the 25th Wigtown Book Festival. The festival takes place from 22 September to…
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South of Scotland Visitor Economy Week launches

South of Scotland Visitor Economy Week in March will highlight rewarding careers in tourism and hospitality across the region A range of organisations and further and higher education centres in…
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21st Spring Fling Will See 100 Studios Open Their Doors To The Public

One hundred studios across Dumfries and Galloway will be throwing open their doors for the 21st Spring Fling. Scotland’s leading open studios weekend, which is from 27 to 29 May,…
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The Diggers retreat leaving nature to takes centre stage on Threave Nature Reserve

Threave Nature Reserve, near Castle Douglas, is hosting the ambitious and innovative 100-year long Threave Landscape Restoration project. Over the past 18 months, a complete change in management approach on…
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Great Tapestry of Scotland and Burns Trail publicity shot

Weave Your Way Through History With Two Fascinating Driving Trails Through The South Of Scotland

The South of Scotland Destination Alliance has created bespoke themed routes following in the footsteps of Robert Burns and inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland Two new driving trails…
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Army of Wellbeing Warriors are Welcoming Visitors to Scotland’s Aspiring Wellbeing Capital

Visit Kelso has launched a new initiative to welcome visitors who are looking to focus on their self-care, in a bid to become Scotland’s Wellbeing Capital. Responding to the growing…
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SSDA Newsletter January 2023

MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERIM CEO Excitement is in the air this month as we showcase the many events happening in the region and across Scotland in the coming weeks as…
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