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    Man and woman with a dram of whisky alongside bust of Robert Burns

    Former home of Robert Burns toasts funding boost

    24 January 2025

    Efforts to save the farm where Robert Burns wrote his international anthem Auld Lang Syne have received a significant boost.

    Tourism
    three cyclists

    South of Scotland nominated for top global cycling award

    09 December 2024

    The South of Scotland’s efforts to become one of the world’s leading cycling destinations has been recognised with a nomination for a global award.

    Cycling Tourism
    center parcs

    SOSE welcomes Center Parcs’ plans for major development in South of Scotland

    05 November 2024

    We have welcomed the announcement of one of the biggest ever investment proposals for the region.

    Tourism Rural Economy
    forest holidays

    Forest Holidays unveils new £22million Glentress sustainable tourism offering

    30 October 2024

    Thirty tourism businesses, social enterprises and community groups have been supported to help the South of Scotland become one of the leading cycling destinations in the world.

    Tourism
    cycling fund

    Cycling Fund helps put South on track to become leading cycling destination

    29 October 2024

    Thirty tourism businesses, social enterprises and community groups have been supported to help the South of Scotland become one of the leading cycling destinations in the world.

    Tourism Cycling
    thistle award winners

    South of Scotland Thistle Awards returns to celebrate tourism stars

    04 October 2024

    Tourism and hospitality businesses from across the South of Scotland celebrated their victories at the South of Scotland’s second annual Thistle Awards ceremony on Thursday 3 October.

    Tourism
    tourism strategy launch

    South of Scotland aims to become Scotland’s 'Fastest Growing Visitor Economy by 2034' as Partners unveil New Responsible Tourism Strategy

    20 March 2024

    A hugely ambitious new 10-year tourism strategy for the South of Scotland was launched in Dumfries, seeking to create 'Scotland’s fastest growing visitor economy'.

    Tourism Team South of Scotland
    COSS photo

    Over 65million Cycling World Championships viewers tune in to see the South at its best

    26 February 2024

    Over 65million broadcast viewers from across the globe watched the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships events hosted in the South of Scotland.

    Cycling Tourism COSS
    People in restaurant

    South of Scotland winners in Scottish Thistle Tourism Awards

    03 December 2023

    Businesses and individuals working within the tourism and events industry in the South of Scotland have received recognition at Scotland’s premier tourism and events awards.

    Tourism Team South of Scotland
    New spa facility at Cairndale Hotel

    SOSE investment to lead to jobs boost for new spa facility at Cairndale Hotel

    30 November 2023

    Following an award of almost £400,000 from South of Scotland Enterprise, the family-owned and run Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries has announced a major transformation project. 

    Tourism Hospitality
    Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere named on National Geographic ‘Cool List’ for 2024

    Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere named on 2024 National Geographic Cool List

    02 November 2023

    The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, Scotland’s first UNESCO Biosphere, has been named the only Scottish destination in the prestigious global National Geographic Cool List for 2024.

    tourism net zero Team South of Scotland
    Thistle Award winners

    First South of Scotland Thistle Awards celebrates tourism and hospitality

    06 October 2023

    Tourism and hospitality businesses from right across the South of Scotland are celebrating after emerging victorious at the region’s first ever dedicated regional Thistle Awards, held in Dumfries on 5 October.

    Team South of Scotland Tourism Hospitality
    L to R David Hope-Jones, SSDA with Peter Holmes and Andrew Holmes at Holmes Glass

    Southern pride: team effort to make first South of Scotland Thistle Awards a success

    29 September 2023

    The South of Scotland’s first ever dedicated regional Thistle Awards celebrating the best in tourism and hospitality businesses awards event to be held on 5 October 2023.

    Team South of Scotland Tourism
    South of Scotland Scenic Picture

    Don't miss your chance to have your say on how Tourism should develop in the South of Scotland

    07 September 2023

    Members of the public in the South of Scotland are being urged to take part in an online survey about the area’s Regional Responsible Tourism Strategy.

    Team South of Scotland Tourism South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy
    New Forest Holidays eco-tourism development to deliver economic boost to Borders

    New eco-tourism development to deliver economic boost to Borders

    10 May 2023

    A new £18million sustainable tourism development in the Tweed Valley is set to bring a host of significant benefits to the Scottish Borders.

    Scottish Borders Scottish Government Tourism
    South of Scotland has been named as one of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel destinations for 2023

    The South of Scotland has been named as one of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel destinations for 2023

    16 November 2022

    The region, which covers the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway, is one of only two UK destinations and 30 worldwide to make the annual Best in Travel list.

    Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Borders Tourism
    Cyclist on the Mennock Pass, Dumfries and Galloway

    New 250 mile Coast to Coast cycle route gets green light

    17 October 2022

    An exciting new 250 mile on-road cycle route covering the length of the South of Scotland has received the green light to progress to delivery stage.

    Team South of Scotland Cycling Tourism
    Members of the South of Scotland Cycling Partnership with Deputy First Minister John Swinney, and local mountain bikers, members of Hawick Belles Cycling Club and junior cyclists from Trinity Primary School for the launch of the South of Scotland Cycling Partnership Strategy in Hawick.

    Vision for South to become Scotland’s leading cycling destination

    05 September 2022

    The first ever cycling partnership strategy for the South of Scotland will aim to ensure the region becomes Scotland’s leading cycling destination.

    Team South of Scotland Cycling Tourism
    Galashiels Tapestry

    Community-led Tapestry Way Action Plan aims to continue revitalising Galashiels town centre

    17 June 2022

    Some of the exciting ideas made in the community-led Tapestry Way Study will now be explored and developed further thanks to a £375,000 investment this financial year from local agencies, South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Scottish Borders Council (SBC).

    Scottish Borders Cultural & Creative Tourism
    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
    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

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