👀Did you see the fantastic coverage in the Guardian of the new Tweed Valley Canoe Trail from Mike MacEacheran following a visit last autumn organised by ourselves and supported by @GOTweedValley?
theguardian.com/travel/2024/ma…

VisitScotland has published its 2023 Visitor Survey giving insights on those who have come to stay. Knowing what visitors think and what they want is crucial in ensuring Scotland is kept front of mind in a competitive marketplace.
visitscotland.org/news/2024/visi…

Congratulations to @GoTweedValley for the successful launch of the Tweed Valley Canoe Trail. We're delighted to be supporting their efforts and thrilled to see national coverage highlighting the adventures to be had in the south of Scotland.
ssdalliance.com/canoe-trail-fi…

The team at Beirhope Alpacas invite local businesses on Monday 20 May for a Familiarisation Day. The visit introduces you to the team and is a unique chance to exchange ideas, share industry knowledge, and explore potential collaboration opportunities.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/b2b-familiar…

❗❗❗Tomorrow is the last day for submitting your entry to the South of Scotland Thistle Awards....
➡ssdalliance.com/thistles/enter…

The SSDA's CEO David Hope-Jones was at the launch of the Borders Book Festival programme yesterday. The festival, from 13-16 June, will attract more than 40,000 people and generate £3.5m for the local economy. And it's a super reason to visit the South of Scotland!

🌿As part of our Spring Marketing campaign we invited blogger Kathi from Kathi Kamleitner ✌️🌿 to visit the South of Scotland. Her Instagram is pinging with great pix from her across the region. Thank you to the more than 20 businesses who supported this trip!

⏱4 DAYS TO GO!
❗Finish your South of Scotland Thistle Award applications to ensure you have a chance to celebrate in October!
Caledonia Park

It was fantastic to be a part of the Larder of the Lowlands food and drink producers event put on by @ScotlandFood at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries yesterday. Great to see SSDA members there showcasing their products and checking out the abundance of great local food & drink.

❓HAVE YOU BEEN NOMINATED FOR A SOUTH OF SCOTLAND THISTLE AWARD?
❗That is super news... But you still need to ENTER yourself and provide the information for the judges to consider you.
▶ssdalliance.com/thistles/enter…
📆The deadling for entries is 28th April
Caledonia Park

❓Have you applied for this year's South of Scotland Thistle Awards in participation with Caledonia Park?
❓Have you COMPLETED your entry - or is still sitting as a Draft?
❓Were you nominated but you haven't completed your entry form? 👉ssdalliance.com/thistles/enter…

‼️‼️HAVE YOU LISTED YOUR EVENTS ON SCOTLAND STARTS HERE❓❓❓
List your summer events on the Scotland Starts Here Events page for FREE now and we may include them in our What's On monthly blogs. 📷scotlandstartshere.com/event/

👀Have you seen Robin McKelvie recent feature about historical past of Eyemouth and the Berwickshire coast? His visit was put together by the SSDA's PR and marketing teams and we are grateful to the businesses who welcomed and hosted Robin's visit.
thenational.scot/culture/242220…

Have you updated your Scotland Starts Here listing recently?
For info on upcoming changes to our website and how to maximise your listing, watch How to maximise your Scotland Starts Here listing 👉 ssdalliance.com/winter-webinar…
Contact us if you need assistance to access your listing.

❓Have you entered the South of Scotland Thistle Awards?
⏰If not, there is still time, so hop to it!
📝If you have been nominated you MUST still enter!
📅Deadline 28th April.
ssdalliance.com/thistles/enter…

🎉Superb to be welcoming so many new members to the SSDA. We are looking forward to supporting you and all our members throughout the year.

📷Can you capture what community means in a single photograph?
Shambellie House is calling for applications for its upcoming Photographic Exhibition. The Exhibition this year is 'Community' and entries must be submitted by 25th of April.
ℹ️👉shambelliehouse.org/.../photograph…

🎉Many congratulations to the wonderful Moira from @TheBakeHive who represented the South of Scotland at the Highland Shortbread Showdown.
🥇Moira only went and won Best Flavoured Shortbread with her exceptional Stem Ginger and Chai Flavoured Shortbread!

❓Have you entered the 2024 South of Scotland Thistle Awards?
❗️Need some help with your entry? Check out our How to be a Scottish Thistle Award Winner webinar 👉ssdalliance.com/winter-webinar…
ℹ️Enter now 👉ssdalliance.com/thistles/enter…

📣CALLING ALL MUSEUMS
🏛Are you planning any special activities for #InternationalMuseumDay on 18th May or #MuseumWeek in June?
ℹList your event on the Scotland Starts Here Events page for free now and we may include them in our What's On monthly blogs. ⏩scotlandstartshere.com/event/