An independent study led by the University of Aberdeen’s SPOT (Social and Innovative Platform on Cultural Tourism) Team has highlighted that the five-star Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels has improved public perception of the historic Borders town. The research revealed the centre was the key reason that 60% of holidaymakers interviewed visited…
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A range of Galloway partners have come together to organise the inaugural Fantastic Forest Festival in the Spring. The Festival consists of an exquisite variety of conversations, walks, talks, exhibitions, activities and events throughout January and February, giving a variety of opportunities, both online, in person and in wonderful woodlands to better understand our these…
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MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERIM CEO We would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas after what has been a busy year for us all! The South of Scotland can look back on a busy year, and has much to look forward to in 2023. From major events and celebrations to new products and experiences, all eyes…
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Acclaimed Edinburgh bakery Twelve Triangles has opened in Melrose, its first branch outside of Edinburgh. Taking over a shop on Melrose’s bustling High Street, previously home to The Bakehouse, Twelve Triangles has developed a cult following for its sourdough breads and pastries that put their signature cold prove, slow fermentation baking at their heart. The…
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Gatehouse of Fleet will play host to The Gralloch, the UK’s first top level international gravel cycling race. The event, to be held on Saturday May 20th 2023, will be the first UK event to be part of the TREKUCI Gravel World Series, the Union Cycliste Internationale’s highest level of gravel racing. The status means…
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MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERIM CEO We were delighted to launch our new Business Engagement Sessions earlier this week which kicked off with an insightful webinar Marketing: Maximising Bookings and Revenue in 2023, It was great to hear from Vicki Miller, VisitScotland and Robert Kennedy, SuperControl – the recording can be viewed on the SSDA Members…
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Through an evolving series of innovative and thought-provoking displays, a new national exhibit will showcase the role the design industry could play in combating climate change and reducing the global carbon emissions of historically highly greenhouse gas intensive industries. Developed by the world-renowned Heriot-Watt University School of Textiles and Design to “reshape everything from fashion…
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Visitors to the Tweed Valley now have a go-to place for local tourism information following the reopening this month of the former VisitScotland information centre on Peebles High Street. Go Tweed Valley, the public face of the Tweed Valley Tourism BID, has taken over one half of the ground floor of the building – part…
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The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), the representative body for the attractions sector in Scotland, has teamed up with recruitment specialists, Xpressjobs, to provide practical support to Scottish attractions facing ongoing recruitment challenges and to shine a spotlight on the wealth of fantastic career options available in the sector to those looking for new…
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The return of Stranraer Oyster Festival last month generated an additional £1.7 million for the local economy, according to an independent economic impact report. The study, which was carried out by MKA Economics, also noted that this level of visitor spend should help to safeguard 25 tourism related local jobs. The three-day festival took place…
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