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International Women’s Day

SOSE to mark International Women’s Day with inspiring virtual event

22 February 2022

A series of female leaders from across the South of Scotland will come together for a virtual event to celebrate International Women’s Day.
TeamSOS Event
Professor Russel Griggs

SOSE appoint four new Board members

15 February 2022

We have welcomed the appointment of four new Board members, who will take up their roles from 1 April 2022 for up to four years.
SOSE Board Team SOSE
Regeneration project to reinvigorate rural Dumfries and Galloway

Regeneration project to reinvigorate rural Dumfries and Galloway communities

04 February 2022

A £1.6million housing and community hub re-development project is expected to help re-generate two rural Dumfries and Galloway villages, following significant additional support from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).
Dumfries and Galloway Rural Funding
Significant step forward for Mountain Bike Innovation Centre

Significant step forward for Mountain Bike Innovation Centre with historic mill purchase

04 February 2022

We have agreed terms on behalf of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal to purchase Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen to create a home for the new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre.
Scottish Borders Borderlands
A pen in hand filling out a paper questionnaire

Call for creatives to get involved in South of Scotland research

02 February 2022

Businesses, employers, and freelancers working in the sector are being invited to complete an online questionnaire about their current activity, as well as their views on how the sector can be supported to flourish.
Cultural & Creative Scottish Borders Dumfries and Galloway
Engagement Tour

People of South encouraged to take part in second phase of engagement tour

24 January 2022

The second phase of South of Scotland Enterprise’s engagement tour begins next month. The 14 engagement sessions across the region are open to anyone who lives, works or has an interest in the South of Scotland, starting in Langholm on Tuesday 1 February.
Team SOSE
New partnership to support enterprising communities

New partnership to support enterprising communities in the South of Scotland

21 January 2022

Starting in January 2022, a new series of leadership programmes and third sector-specific webinars will support community organisations in the south of Scotland to develop their leadership and governance skills.
Learning & Skills Community Wealth Building
Laptop and notebook

Latest South of Scotland Business Panel survey results published

19 January 2022

Results of South of Scotland Business Panel survey published. South of Scotland businesses see increasing costs, economic uncertainty and supply chain issues as their main concerns in 2022.
Scottish Government Team SOSE
Paxton House

Berwickshire visitor attraction receives SOSE funding boost for ambitious development plans

13 January 2022

We have pledged £310,000 to support the initial phase of an ambitious development programme for Paxton House and Estate.
Scottish Borders Tourism Funding
Galashiels Tapestry

Funding of up to £20,000 available to solve SOSE's Creative Informatics Challenge

11 January 2022

Funding of £20,000 is available to develop a platform or mechanism that will allow participants engaging in creative and cultural activities to give feedback on their experience in a fun and engaging way.
Cultural & Creative Funding
CivTech 6 logo

CivTech winning team announced to tackle South of Scotland Net Zero Sprint Challenge

07 January 2022

The winning team which will tackle a CivTech Sprint Challenge focussed on how technology can support the South of Scotland’s circular economy and Net Zero ambitions has been announced.
Circular Economy
VR-EP virtual reality device

Borders firm leads the way with virtual reality technology to assist understanding of dementia

17 December 2021

A Galashiels-based business have helped develop the world’s first virtual reality device that aims to provide a better understanding of what someone with dementia experiences.
Scottish Borders Life Sciences
Elaine Ford, Director of Electrik Explorer

Support for electric car and bike app pilot to help explore South's nature and wildlife

08 December 2021

A new app designed to provide information on South of Scotland charging points for electric cars and bikes - alongside details of beauty spots, walks and trails - has been launched.
Rural Tourism Net Zero
South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership logo

Delivery Plan launched for South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy

03 December 2021

A series of tangible actions to take forward a fairer, greener and flourishing South of Scotland have been agreed.
Regional Economic Partnership Team South of Scotland
Highland Cows at Kitchen Coos and Ewes

Ten innovative responsible tourism projects launched as part of £25million Scottish Tourism Recovery Programme

29 November 2021

Ten innovative responsible tourism projects across the country have been made possible as part of the Scottish Government’s £25 million tourism recovery programme to support the sector’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tourism Funding
SOSE Net Zero Team

South of Scotland Enterprise ready to support South’s journey to Net Zero

26 November 2021

We are ready to help the region capitalise on the opportunities presented by COP26 through our newly created Net Zero team. 
Team SOSE Net Zero
Representatives from Tarff Valley and SOSE

New work experience programme to inspire next generation of Dumfries and Galloway farmers

23 November 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has provided support for Tarff Valley Limited’s six-week full time work experience programme which will help 15 young people in the region who are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.
Dumfries and Galloway Farming Business Support
Patrick Flockhart, Owner of Eyemouth Marine Limited

Eyemouth Boatyard Sets Sail on Fair Work Journey

19 November 2021

With the help of South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), an Eyemouth boatyard which once faced bankruptcy has embarked on a journey to become a Fair Work employer.
Scottish Borders Marine
Push for responses for inaugural Scotland-wide rural survey

Push for rural business survey responses

16 November 2021

Businesses in rural areas of the South of Scotland are being reminded of the importance of taking part in a nationwide rural business survey.
Rural
Professor Russel Griggs

South of Scotland Enterprise seeks four new Board members

02 November 2021

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced today that Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint up to four new members to its Board to take up the role for up to four years from 1 April 2022.
SOSE Board Team SOSE
Text graphic: SOSE Engagement Tour. Engaging with and listening to people in the South of Scotland

First ever engagement tour to discuss future of South of Scotland economy

01 November 2021

Over 20 villages and towns across the region will be visited as part of our first ever engagement tour this winter.
Events Scottish Borders Dumfries and Galloway