📣Hear this month's 5-minute round up of how we are supporting the tourism economy in the South of Scotland with our CEO David Hope-Jones. youtube.com/watch?v=GSCz7Y…

Fun that 8 years after telling A. McCall Smith that we’d named our first-born Bertie, in part inspired by the character in his #ScotlandStreet books (and in part by Wodehouse), he gave Bertie a short story writing award. Life imitating art?! greattapestryofscotland.com/300words-thefi… The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Great to have the cover of this & last weeks’ Times Scottish supplement. Celebrating the South’s history, with: Trimontium Trust, Kelso Abbey & Abbotsford. Top 10 things to do with kids: Beirhope Alpacas, Kirkcudbright Planetarium & Floors Castle. #ScotlandStartsHere

I am absolutely thrilled that the first stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain will take place entirely in the Scottish Borders. Kelso and its world-famous cobbles will mark the beginning of what is sure to be a fantastic tour! 🚴‍♂️

👀Have you seen our CEO David Hope-Jones' 5 minute recap of what's been going on in August? Stay up to date, watch now⤵ youtube.com/watch?v=l58fh0…

Brilliant news and hugely deserved! The festival is a great example of the vision, ambition and passion in Stranraer! Fab example of real community development. #scotlandstartshere David Hope-Jones OBE Mark Rowley Louise Macdonald Colin Cook Dr Martin Valenti

🗞Our latest newsletter is out today. ☑️Are you signed up to find out how the SSDA is working for your business and the tourism economy as a whole across the South of Scotland? Read it now 👇 mailchi.mp/ssdalliance/ss…

Time to indulge in the stunning Solway Firth, where nature takes centre stage. Its myriad of beaches and patchwork of fields and forests beg to be explored. Its famed Artists Town of Kirkcudbright an utter delight. Find out more👇 scotlandstartshere.com/destinat.../th… #Scotland

🎆🎉🌟Congratulations to all the winners of the South of Scotland Thistles Awards last night! It was a fantastic celebration and acknowledgement of the quality and excellence of the businesses in our visitor economy. Thank you to all our supporters!

🎆It was a truly amazing evening celebrating the finalists and winners at the South of Scotland Thistle Awards supported by Caledonia Park last night - well done and good luck for the National Finals in November. See who took home an award here 👇 ssdalliance.com/south-of-scotl…

✨Team work makes the dream work and we couldn't put on an amazing event like the South of Scotland Tourism Awards without the support of our regional and national partners, South of Scotland Enterprise and VisitScotland. Thank you! #SOSTA2024 #ThistleAwards

📰It is really exciting to see the latest issue of Explore the South of Scotland, produced in association with the SSDA. You can read it here and stay in touch with the latest across the region 👇 issuu.com/exploresouthsc…

📢We are in historic Selkirk and the surrounding valleys for our latest promotional video of the 14 destination areas within the South of Scotland. 🔁Please share with your own audiences and together we will show the world that Scotland really does Start Here!

Delighted to spend yesterday with Kate Forbes MSP the Deputy First Minister, briefing her on the South of Scotland visitor economy which has grown £150m (20%) in the last year thanks to support from South of Scotland Enterprise Scottish Government. ssdalliance.com/south-of-scotl… SSDA - South of Scotland Destination Alliance #ScotlandStartsHere

Dumfries & Galloway looking braw in its autumnal hues. A dramatic land of legend & myth. Perfect these days for getting active 🚲 🥾 Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here BGTW: British Guild of Travel Writers

If people make a place Dumfries & Galloway is a serious winner 😊 Life-affirming day exploring this seriously underrated corner of Scotland. Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here BGTW: British Guild of Travel Writers

Delighted to help launch plans for Scotland’s 1st Total10. It will bring £350-450m of direct investment, create 1,200 permanent year-round jobs & generate £27m of wider spend in region. We will ensure local communities and businesses benefit. ssdalliance.com/destination-de…

Welcome to the tranquil beauty of Berwickshire & the Lammermuirs. From its rolling moors, to its friendly towns and fascinating history, it's the perfect place to escape to. Find out more. 👇 📌Berwickshire & the Lammermuirs, Scottish Borders #Scotland

📣CALLING ALL EVENTS AND FESTIVAL ORGANISERS IN DG❗ 📂@DGCouncil’s funding programmes for festivals and events that take place from April 2025 to March 2026 are now open. ❌The deadline for applications closes on Friday 22 November. ℹFurther details dumgal.gov.uk/article/15762/

So excited to have our first named speaker for the 19th March Annual Conference be Timmy Mallett! I'm spending Xmas practising Mallett's Mallet Word Assoc Game. Get your early-bird tickets (before 31st Dec). dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-new…