A night of celebration!

Be part of a special night celebrating our local tourism heroes! On Thursday, 2nd October we're gathering to honour the people and businesses whose dedication makes our region a vibrant and welcoming destination.

We're delighted that this year's event is supported and hosted by GG's Yard at Laggan in Dumfries & Galloway.

Everyone is welcome and we encourage you to come together to:

• Network with industry peers, local businesses and members of our community.
• Enjoy a drinks reception, a delicious three-course fine dining meal, and great entertainment.
• Celebrate with all our finalists and winners for the third South of Scotland Thistle Awards. 

If you are a finalist then be sure to take advantage of the two for one offer for the first two tickets purchased - buy tickets now!

Dress code: Formal

STAY LOCALLY:  there are local hotels in and around Gatehouse of Fleet and Kirkcudbright, take a look at the Scotland Starts Here accommodation pages.

See below for some special Thistle offers:

Sea View Snugs: Quote THISTLE25 when booking direct to claim a 10% discount.

The Murray Arms: Quote THISTLE25 when when booking on a B & B basis to claim 10% discount.

The Ship Inn: superior doubles / twins £129 on a B&B basis (single occupancy £122.50) just quote SSDA when booking direct through our website and you are guaranteed the above rate.

The Cally Palace Hotel: quote "thistle awards" when booking for BB rate of £120 per room. 

Selkirk Arms Hotel: use this link to claim 15% discount or type in PROMO CODE: THISTLE25.  Stay for longer: discounts are applied to Friday and Saturday as well.

By attending the Event you acknowledge that photographs and filming may take place at the Event. SSDA reserves the right to use images and videos recorded at the Event with your photograph and/or likeness in future marketing materials, including social media channels, websites, and print material, without obtaining any further approval from you or making any payment to you. If you do not wish your photograph to be taken at an Event, then please notify the photographer during the Event and we will use reasonable endeavours to comply with your request.

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