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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.

Carsphairn Community Woodland receives SOSE support to create sustainable benefits

24 September 2021

Carsphairn Community Woodland (CCW) has received £300,000 from the region’s economic and community development agency to take forward a series of innovative projects at Muirdochwood on the outskirts of Carsphairn village.

Star of Caledonia receives South of Scotland Enterprise support to progress landmark project

25 May 2021

Plans to create a landmark sculpture at Gretna have been boosted by support from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). The region’s economic and community development agency have agreed to support a full business case for the Star of Caledonia project through funding of £103,000.

Whithorn Town Hall to be brought back to life

14 May 2021

Whithorn’s New Town Hall Hub and Bunk House project is now fully funded after securing a grant of £972,000 from SOSE, which follows support from a number of other organisations including the Scottish Government.

Local communities aim to be leaders in Scottish tourism

06 November 2020

16 community group representatives from Shetland to Galloway will be expanding their horizons digitally this weekend as they look at the future of Scottish tourism.

Dumfries Family Fun Farm welcomes £62K in support from South of Scotland Enterprise

22 October 2020

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on popular Dalscone Farm Fun, but thanks to some fresh ideas, and a helping hand from SOSE, the future is looking bright.

Kelso Races prepares to re-open after receiving £100k boost from South of Scotland Enterprise

14 September 2020

Widely known as ‘Britain’s Friendliest Racecourse’ based in beautiful Borders countryside, Kelso Racecourse secured a £100k grant from the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund - to help them recover from the impact of COVID-19.

South of Scotland Destination Alliance appoints Inaugural Chair

11 September 2020

The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA), the industry-led Destination Management and Marketing Organisation for the South of Scotland, today announced the appointment of David Ibbotson as the inaugural Chair of the new organisation.

Additional tourism support announced by Scottish Government welcomed by Team South of Scotland

29 July 2020

The new Hotel Recovery Programme and further funding for self-catering businesses as announced by Scottish Government today (29 July) has been welcomed by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and partners.

New ‘Twinned with Tourism’ community promise campaign welcomed by Team South of Scotland

24 July 2020

The new ‘South of Scotland Twinned with Tourism’ Community Promise launched today (24 July) by the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) is being warmly welcomed by Team South of Scotland.

Rural Scotland’s communities offered tourism expertise to support local recovery

02 July 2020

A programme to help community development organisations and social enterprises support the recovery of rural Scotland’s tourism sector is being launched today (Wednesday 1 July).

£2.7m announced by South of Scotland Enterprise to boost tourism in South of Scotland

01 July 2020

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced its first major investment programme providing a vital funding package to support the recovery and future of the economy in the South of Scotland.

Scottish Tourism Leadership Programme launched

The Scottish Tourism Leadership Programme will offer a range of opportunities to develop personal skills and expertise, to gain insight from fellow participants and subject specialists, and to become part of a growing network of people working together to develop innovative tourism opportunities.