Join us as we talk to dark sky experts, highlight case studies on how to become more dark sky friendly and tap into the growing dark sky network in the region. 🚀 Unleash Business Potential Under the Stars. Join us as we showcase the growing momentum of the Galloway Dark Sky park and how we…
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The South of Scotland is a year-round destination. Whether visitors are considering winter, spring, summer or autumn for their trip, they will find a warm welcome as well as endless experiences and adventures. Hear the latest on the new Scotland Starts Here seasonality campaign and find out how the SSDA is representing your business input…
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Through August and September 2023, the SSDA hosted 14 in-person Locally Led Destination Development meetings across the South of ScotlandClick the below links to read the full notes from each of the 14 in-person meetings: Galashiels 9th Aug Loch Ken 10th Aug Dumfries 15th Aug Kelso 16th Aug Moffat 17th Aug Annan 17th Aug Duns 22nd…
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Richard Brodie is founder and Chair of The Devil’s Porridge Museum in Eastriggs, Dumfries & Galloway, which commemorates HM Factory Gretna, the largest munitions factory in the world in the First World War. On Thursday 5 October he will learn if he’s scooped the prestigious ‘Tourism Individual of the Year’ award at the South of…
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The South of Scotland has joined a prestigious list of world-leading cycling destinations after being awarded a UCI Bike Region Label. The South is the first region in Scotland to be awarded the label by cycling’s world governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The label recognises a city or region’s commitment to both Elite…
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Literary Tourism is recognised for bringing numerous benefits to destinations and the communities involved, as well as the dissemination of the region’s intangible heritage. Initiatives such as the European collaboration “Spot Lit” and studies including Scotland’s Literary Heartlands highlighted the South of Scotland’s strengths as a literary tourism destination. From the storytelling traditions of the…
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