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Star-studded speaker programme announced for South of Scotland Tourism Conference

Caledonia Park sponsorship announced for fourth South of Scotland Destination Alliance Annual Conference, which will feature speakers from Fáilte Ireland and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, as well as beloved TV presenter Timmy Mallett Tickets are selling fast for the South of Scotland Destination Alliance’s (SSDA) fourth annual conference, a cornerstone event for tourism professionals and local business leaders…
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External view of the Peebles Hydro, a hotel, set with blue sky and green rolling hills. The hotel will be the venue for the South of Scotland THistle Awards 2024.

South of Scotland tourism conference is back with ambitious vision

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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South of Scotland nominated for top global cycling award

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 STARS ALIGN FOR THE SCOTTISH DARK SKY OBSERVATORY AS NEW HOME REVEALED IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY 

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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South of Scotland tourism stars shine at national Scottish Thistle Awards 

The 12 winners of the region’s second annual Thistle Awards flew the flag for the South of Scotland at last night’s national awards ceremony, securing four victories  Leading lights of tourism and hospitality in the South of Scotland celebrated at the national Scottish Thistle Awards ceremony in Glasgow last night, taking home four awards altogether,…
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Cycling Fund helps put South on track to become leading cycling destination

Thirty tourism businesses, social enterprises and community groups have been supported to help the South of Scotland become one of the leading cycling destinations in the world. The £300,000 South of Scotland Cycling Infrastructure Fund provided capital grants of £3,000 to £25,000 to the organisations who own visitor facing assets to invest in their cycling…
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South of Scotland tourism grows by £150 million (20%) in a year

New data reveals growth of visitor economy in the South of Scotland as the Deputy First Minister visits the Scottish Borders, meeting business leaders.    With Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes visiting the Scottish Borders, new independent tourism data has been announced showing the development of the visitor economy in the South of Scotland and the impact of the South…
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Galloway National Park: Initial Survey of Tourism Businesses

  Tourism businesses in Dumfries and Galloway, and South and East Ayrshire, are invited to complete a short online survey to share their views on the prospective Galloway National Park.   Submit your views here    This is a relatively quick initial survey, with the deadline for completion 9 am, Monday 4th November 2024.  It aims…
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South of Scotland Thistle Awards returns to celebrate tourism stars

The 12 winners of the region’s second annual Thistle Awards who will go on to represent the South of Scotland at the national Scottish Thistle Awards in November. Photo: Phil Wilkinson Tourism and hospitality businesses from across the South of Scotland celebrated their victories at the South of Scotland’s second annual Thistle Awards ceremony last…
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Promoting ‘Pawfect’ Breaks in the South of Scotland

With National Dog Day celebrations today and a growing market demand for dog-friendly holiday options and experiences, the SSDA has launched a new toolkit to help local businesses attract new customers and their four-legged friends. The toolkit, which is available to read and download here, provides information on the benefits of becoming dog-friendly, along with…
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