The Enduro World Series (EWS) Tweed Valley have launched their Festival Fringe programme, encompassing over 15 events between 26th May and 5th June, coinciding with the spectacle of international EWS mountain biking racing. The event programme takes in everything from a children’s biking skills evening, a global film premiere, and a heritage walk; to promoting…
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“This month we’re really pleased to see our work on Scotland’s Year of Stories come to fruition. We have such a rich cultural heritage that when combined with the fantastic landscapes, experiences and activities of the South, they make an unbeatable and easily accessible destination. In the South, visitors can enjoy the country in microcosm,…
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The Borders Book Festival programme has been announced and tickets are now on sale, as organisers prepare to welcome back on stage big names in books; stars of stage and screen, and leading figures from the world of politics and current affairs. Returning to its usual home at Harmony Garden, Melrose, in the Scottish Borders,…
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Reigning champions Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling and CAMS – Basso, former winners WiV SunGod, and fledgling New Zealand team Global 6 Cycling will be among the 26 teams competing in this year’s Tour Series. Britain’s leading televised cycle race series returns for its 13th edition in 2022, beginning in the market town of Guisborough on…
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Seen on Vertish Hill Famously Hawick partners, left to right, Matthew Thomson of Hawico, James Fleming of Lovat Mill, Nick Bannerman of Johnstons of Elgin, John Fordyce of The Borders Distillery, David Nuttall of William Lockie Hawick is Famously Green That’s the sustainability message that the Famously Hawick partnership were showcasing from the town’s aptly…
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On Thursday 21st April the Trimontium Museum in Melrose will be officially opened by HRH Duke of Gloucester, Patron of the Trimontium Trust with invited guests at the museum. The new Trimontium Museum opened its doors to visitors on 2nd August 2021 following a £1.4 million transformation but due to Covid restrictions there has been…
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Artists and makers from the first Spring Fling got together to launch the programme for the 20th annual open studios weekend. The event, set up in the aftermath of the foot and mouth epidemic, now hopes to make a significant contribution in the drive to rebuild after the COVID pandemic. Spring Fling, which takes place…
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TASTE OUR BEST RESEARCH Are you a tourism or hospitality businesses that serves, sells or provides food and drink ? We want to know what you think! We’ve commissioned Bannikin Travel & Tourism to conduct research that will gather insights and feedback that will directly impact the way forward for our Taste Our Best Scheme…
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British Cycling announced the 2022 British National Road Championships will take place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, once again bringing together the time-trial, circuit and road race championships into three days of scintillating racing. Having previously hosted rounds of both the Tour of Britain and Tour Series, Dumfries and Galloway has a proud track record…
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Stranraer Oyster Festival, one of Scotland’s biggest food festivals, is set for a sensational return later this year, with organiser Stranraer Development Trust confirming the event will take place from 2nd – 4th September 2022, with support through EventScotland’s National Funding Programme and from Dumfries and Galloway Council. The community-run festival was last held in…
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