Tales of Scotland’s Landscapes to Launch Scottish Geology Festival

Explore and enjoy Scotland’s past, present, and future through geology from 1st September- 9th October Scotland’s iconic landscapes and rugged coastlines have been shaped by the elements over countless millennia. The rocks beneath our feet hold the secrets of our planet’s past and this year, the Scottish Geology Festival will host numerous events unlocking these stories.…
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Free Gala Day to officially open Great Tapestry of Scotland

A free family gala day will be held on the afternoon of Friday 9 September to celebrate the official opening of the five-star purpose-built Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels, the heartland of the Scottish Borders. Taking place in the visitor centre and the square directly outside it, the Great Tapestry Gala Day…
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Howff tales seeks pubs

Pub venues wanted in Dumfries and Galloway

Pubs in Dumfries and Galloway are being sought to host live storytelling events this autumn as part of the Howff Tales project from Driftwood Cinema. This project is funded by the Scottish Museums, Year of Stories fund 2022 and therefore there is no cost to host one the performances. Pubs would be asked to work…
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Robert Burns Ellisland Farm recreated in Minecraft

It was home to Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns. It was also the location and inspiration for some of the poet’s most famous works including Tam o Shanter and Auld Lang Syne. Now Ellisland Farm, where Burns lived from 1788-1791, is being brought back to virtual life in the video game Minecraft. Hear Burns work…
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SCOTLAND ON TOUR

Scotland on Tour treats rural audiences

Audiences in Tweedsmuir and Carlops will be entertained by high-calibre live music following the Eastgate Theatre in Peebles’ involvement in an initiative designed to take world-class musicians to rural venues across Scotland. First to appear as part of the Scotland on Tour initiative is Project Smok, who will play a much-anticipated set in the grounds…
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SSDA Newsletter July 2022

“This month we have a team update for you as our current Chief Executive Ross McAuley will be stepping down in September to take up a new International role. We’ll be sad to see him go as during his time at the SSDA Ross has played a significant role in driving forward the organisation, setting…
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South of Scotland Destination Alliance seeks dynamic new CEO to progress ambitious strategy for region

While the recruitment process takes place, the South of Scotland Destination Alliance installs board director, Melanie Allen, as Interim Chief Executive   The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) has begun a search for a new Chief Executive with the news that Ross McAuley will step down in September to take up a new role…
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! BBC SCOTLAND TV SERIES IS ON THE SEARCH FOR ‘SCOTLAND’S GREATEST ESCAPE’

BBC Scotland has announced a new 8 part series which will take audiences on a journey to the very best escapes that Scotland has to offer and ultimately crown one as Scotland’s Greatest Escape. The production team are now putting a call out to the public to nominate what holiday experience they think is worthy…
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Music at the Multiverse second annual festival

Music at the Multiverse – Rock the Cosmos

A stellar line-up has been unveiled for the second annual Music at the Multiverse weekend – two days of great entertainment at one of Scotland’s most amazing outdoor venues. And for 2022 there will be a brand new second stage, the Dance Tent, in addition to the Main Stage – which once again will be located…
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Crossmichael Heritage celebrated on afternoon of 30th July!

The Crossmichael Heritage Centre is open in the church hall every Wednesday and Friday afternoon (1.30-4.30pm). The Hearse Hoose exhibition is open 9-5, every Monday to Saturday. To celebrate the project, a ‘Crossmichael Heritage Open Day’ is being held on the afternoon of 30th July, with a whole range of activities for all ages. Between…
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