As the strategic Destination Management and Marketing Organisation for the South of Scotland, the SSDA runs a variety of marketing and promotional activities throughout the year.

Through our platforms and activities, the SSDA celebrates the distinct personality, history and culture of the South of Scotland. We put the region on the map through our consumer destination brand ‘Scotland Starts Here’, driving a sustainable increase in visitors to the area. 

We invite tourism businesses and organisations across the region to join us: Be part of Scotland Starts Here, support our marketing campaigns and easily share visitor information with your guests.

View our recent marketing campaigns. 

The SSDA runs a variety of marketing campaigns throughout the year through our destination brand Scotland Starts Here. We consult closely with businesses in the South of Scotland, our members and key partners to ensure our activities showcase the very best the region has to offer. 

Click on the campaigns below to find out more about the activities we have run through Scotland Starts Here. 

Kids Go Free Campaign with ScotRail and Midlothian Tourism Forum
Kirkpatrick C2C Cycle Route Launch Campaign
Endless Adventures All Year Round Campaign
Endless Adventures All Year Round Campaign
Endless Adventures All Year Round Campaign