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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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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Tickets are selling fast for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s fourth Annual Conference with guest speaker Timmy Mallett announced Tickets are now on sale for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s (SSDA) fourth annual conference, a key annual gathering for tourism and hospitality in the South of Scotland with a packed programme of inspiring speakers,…
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Read our annual round-up of the year and catch up with the latest news from the SSDA and the regional tourism economy. READ THE DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do so and you will get our monthly updates delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe…
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Through November 2024, the SSDA hosted 14 Locally Led Destination Development meetings across the South of Scotland, half in-person and half digital.The meetings coveredStaying Connected with Your Local Area Landing Page:Check out your local landing page, and let us know if you have suggestions on content or tile ideas. Remember, our promotional video is for everyone’s…
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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 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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David Hope-Jones OBE provides his monthly update on how we’re supporting the visitor economy in the South of Scotland. From major investment news to award winners and ongoing marketing activities, it’s been a busy month. READ THE NOVEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW! And if you haven’t signed up to the newsletter, please do so…
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Find out about the new River Tweed Trail logo having been launched by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and be inspired from other businesses near and far as we develop a world class trail experience. Read our October newsletter.
Read more about the Tourism Business Engagement Action Plan, browse the new Destination Tweed website and have your say on what might be included in a Business Toolkit. Read our September newsletter.
