The new purpose-built Great Tapestry of Scotland gallery, visitor centre, cafe and workshop space has been revealed in its permanent home in Galashiels, the heartland of the Scottish Borders, ahead of its public opening on Thursday 26 August. The latest addition to Scotland’s national cultural scene was unveiled as world-renowned author Alexander McCall Smith, whose…
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The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA), today announced the organisation’s first major steps to making the South a world-class destination.
AN UPDATE FROM US Over the last month, the SSDA team has been busy connecting with businesses as well as setting up a range of events and opportunities for the destination. At the same time, we have been engaging with our key stakeholders, industry partners and Scottish Government parties, representing you, the wider destination and the specific…
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The Scotland Starts Here campaign showcases to visitors that it is in the South that Scotland’s identity and soul were born – not only from a location perspective, but also as the pivotal areas that have shaped the nation’s history and culture for centuries. It comprises of a travel inspiration website (www.scotlandstartshere.com), a mobile app…
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