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Campaign Launches to Promote South of Scotland
A MAJOR new campaign promoting the South of Scotland as a holiday destination to visitors from across the world has been launched by the national tourism organisation.
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£300,000 funding boost for businesses in the Borders and Midlothian
An action group set up to develop the tourism industry in Midlothian and the Scottish Borders has secured a £300,000 funding boost to continue benefitting businesses in both areas.
Centre of Excellence in Textiles to Open early in 2019
A Centre of Excellence in Textiles in Hawick will open early in the new year and will help to address business-critical skills issues in the sector and provide industry skills of all levels to a wide range of individuals.
Paul Wheelhouse MSP visits the Track2Train initiative
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VisitScotland launches Scotland's Ghost Trail
Successful summer of steam
A STEAM train experience operating in the Scottish Borders this August has reported a second successful year, bringing more than 1200 visitors to the region and providing a major boost for local businesses and visitor attractions.
New Borders Railway discount for visually impaired friends and family
A new offer has been launched which offers a 50% discount to a companion of a visually impaired person travelling on the Borders Railway.
New innovation and ideas fund for Borders and Midlothian tourism businesses
Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to tourism businesses in Midlothian and the Scottish Borders for new and innovative online bookable products or experiences.
Borders Railway success revealed as route celebrates third anniversary
More than four million journeys have been made on the Borders Railway since it opened to customers three years ago today (September 6).
Gorebridge restaurant crowned as Restaurant of the Year at Food Awards Scotland
After 42 years in the hospitality business restaurateur Alan Russell is “delighted” to have taken home his first awards – and they were definitely worth the wait.