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20/05/2008
VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit would like to invite you to its Southern Region networking event, specifically aimed at businesses involved in the meetings and incentive sector across Southern Scotland More...
20/05/2008
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership recently met at Lochcarron of Scotland in Selkirk and discussed. More...
20/05/2008
The 2008 Scottish Borders Awards, supported by principal sponsor Thus, aim to showcase the best in the Borders. It is both a celebration of the achievements of businesses, individuals and community groups and an opportunity to showcase how each of these has contributed to the success of the Scottish Borders as a whole. More...
20/05/2008
An update on the switch-over from analogue to digital TV. More...
20/05/2008
Reigning Junior Brain Rory Changleng from Kingsland Primary School in Peebles took his entire Primary 5 class of 32 pupils on a special trip to Historic Scotland’s Jedburgh Abbey. The trip was part of the prize awarded to Rory following his victory in the Junior Brain of the Borders Grand Final last December. More...
17/03/2008
13 Scottish Borders cafés are joining forces with tourism businesses around the area to help give visitors a sweeter taste to the Scottish Borders. The new Café Days website www.visitscotland.com/cafedays shows visitors where they can get a great cuppa and cake and make a day of it. More...
17/03/2008
Lothian and Borders Police have launched its “What’s around the corner?” an innovative motorbike safety campaign. What’s around the corner is a proactive motorbike campaign for the Scottish Borders. More...
17/03/2008
The Scottish Borders Tourism Xchange Day was recently held at the Border Union Showground in Kelso with over 75 businesses attending. More...
17/03/2008
Between 2007 and 2012, the UK's old television signal will be switched off, TV region by TV region and replaced with a 'digital' signal. The Border TV region will begin to switch over in November 2008. More...
17/03/2008
Stay ahead of what’s happening in the Scottish Borders and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There’s a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds. More...
17/03/2008
As many of you know, the Hawick Tourist Information Centre has moved into Tower Mill in the centre of the Heart of Hawick Campus which will enable us to offer an all year round service to our visitors. The new position is in a high profile location making it highly visible particularly to pedestrians and traffic travelling south along the High Street. More...
17/03/2008
The region had several winners in the recent Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards held at Prestonfield Hotel in Edinburgh. The winners are decided through a series of public nominations, expert judging visits and awards panel, plus feedback from consumers. More...
17/03/2008
The Melrose Sevens Rugby Football Club celebrates their 125th anniversary between 10 –13 April, with an extended rugby tournament and local attractions. More...
17/03/2008
As we are fast approaching Easter our Customer Services team are busily preparing themselves for the season. More...
19/02/2008
VisitScotland Borders is working hard to spread the word that the Scottish Borders is a must see, must visit destination through various local and national activities. Read on to see what marketing activity has been happening. More...
19/02/2008
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership invites and welcomes everyone involved in tourism, across the whole of the Scottish Borders - and beyond – to network for success. More...
19/02/2008
Seven Gardens in the Scottish Borders are opening their gates to green fingered visitors over the next two months to celebrate the second ever Scottish Snowdrop Festival. More...
19/02/2008
Stay ahead of what’s happening in the Scottish Borders and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There’s a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds!
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19/02/2008
The Melrose Sevens Rugby Football Club celebrates their 125th anniversary between 10–13 April, with an extended rugby tournament and local attractions and it's important to keep your availability up to date for this important event. More...
19/02/2008
Third Year Print Design students at Heriot Watt were commissioned to develop a design for an ‘Our Scottish Borders Bag for Life’. The ‘Bag for Life’ project aims to change perceptions and habits by encouraging locals and visitors to use a reusable, recyclable bag when out shopping.
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19/02/2008
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership recently met on 6 February at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel in St Boswells. More...
19/02/2008
How quickly the season’s turnaround, it seems no time since we were closing down and we are already looking to open up again for the forthcoming season. Recent activity includes recruitment, TIC refurbs and planned moves... More...
19/02/2008
Scottish Enterprise has commissioned two new reports to examine how best to attract more visitors to the Borders by promoting the region’s cycling and equestrian facilities. More...
21/01/2008
Two of the Scottish Borders popular print – the Borders Bedroom pack and the Golf Guide 2008 – will soon be in the hands of visitors. More...
21/01/2008
Riders get chance to trial new bikes in Glentress: Cyclists thinking about buying a new bike in 2008 have the chance to try out some of the latest models for free at a demo day been held at Glentress in February
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21/01/2008
Mackay Hannah are hosting a conference entitled “Scottish Tourism: Going for growth” in Edinburgh on 29 January 2008. This One Day Conference will consider how the Scottish Government, VisitScotland and tourism stakeholders can deliver the ambitious tourism growth target over the next 10 years. More...
21/01/2008
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership would like to remind businesses that the date for the Annual Event/Conference has been set as Tuesday 4 March 08 so please put the date in your diary. More...
21/01/2008
There have been lots of developments and successes across the region lately. Did you know we had a visit from Nick Nairn or that we have a business making the best banana ice cream! Make sure your up to speed with this quick update...
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21/01/2008
Several Border’s businesses attended the Web In A Box sessions last year and were quick to sign up for this opportunity. Make sure you keep up and contact us! More...
18/12/2007
Three companies beat off stiff competition from companies across Scotland to be crowned National Winners at the Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) Awards 2007.
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18/12/2007
Using VisitScotland.com wisely can give great benefits to your business. It is therefore extremely important that accommodation providers remember to update your availability and pricing on your visitscotland.com entries. More...
18/12/2007
Under the new Fire Regulations which came into force October 2006, self-caterers have to undertake a Fire Risk Assessment on their property. Following lobbying by the ASSC and other tourism organisations, there is now a 3hour workshop about what you have to do to comply. More...
18/12/2007
This annual event has been confirmed as Tuesday 4 March 2008. Planning for the event is underway and the Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership will be sending out invitations mid January. The Tourism Xchange will combine the events previously known as The Area Tourism Forum and the Information Exchange Day. More...
18/12/2007
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership recently met on 5 December at Traquair House to discuss the Visitor Attraction Autumn Campaign, SBTP reps, and Action Plan updates. But when is their next meeting? More...
18/12/2007
Rory Changleng from Kingsland Primary School in Peebles proved he is the ultimate Brain of the Borders, beating his fellow ‘whiz kids’ at the Grand Final of the VisitScotland Junior Brain of the Borders, sponsored by Historic Scotland. More...
18/12/2007
Many accommodation providers are asked by their visitors where they can eat out while in the area – a list of information has been complied to try and help service these enquiries. More...
18/12/2007
Officials and representatives from participating clubs, and VisitScotland Borders attended the end of season meeting at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel in St Boswells. Prices and the Friendliest Golf Courses were determined. More...
18/12/2007
Two groups of 5th and 6th form pupils from Earlston High School visited Melrose Tourist Information Centre. They are studying an SVQ in Travel and Tourism and as part of this course were visiting Melrose to map the area and its tourist attractions. More...
18/12/2007
Golf legend Sam Torrance has shared his top 5 ‘hidden gem’ golf courses in Scotland, and selected the Roxburghe Golf Course in Kelso as his number one. More...
18/12/2007
Stay ahead of what’s happening in the Scottish Borders and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There’s a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds!
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19/11/2007
Pride & Passion works with everyone in Scottish tourism to find a way to add a bit extra to the customer experience – and enrich their own lives too – by always doing the right thing rather than the easy thing. More...
19/11/2007
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership would like to remind businesses that the date for the Annual Event/Conference has been set as Tuesday 4 March 08 so please put the date in your diary. More...
19/11/2007
There have been many business successes to celebrate across the region from Healthy Living Awards to well attended events to the launch of new brochures promoting food. More...
19/11/2007
Invitation to all quality Scottish Border's Arts, Crafts, and Design businesses (whether it is galleries, visitor attractions, and Art/Craft Event organisers) to come together in joining a group promoting the fantastic skills of creative people under one "Creative Canopy". More...
19/11/2007
Stay ahead of what’s happening in the Scottish Borders and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There’s a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds! More...
19/11/2007
The St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve is the only one in Scotland and is reputed to be in the top 5 dive sites in the world. They hope to establish the Berwickshire Coast as one of UK’s leading dive locations. More...
19/11/2007
Borders children representing the seasons of Winter, Spring, and Summer enjoyed a beautiful Autumn’s day at Thirlestane Castle to launch the VisitScotland Borders Breaks and Essential Guides. More...
19/11/2007
Six brainy Borders kids are getting ready for the Junior Brain of the Borders Grand Final. More...
19/11/2007
Twenty six accolades were presented to Borders food and drink businesses at the prestigious Scottish Borders Eating Out Awards. The Awards represent the very best of Eating Out in the Scottish Borders. More...
19/11/2007
Sustainable business development in the South of Scotland, 23 November. A conference of special interest to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the South of Scotland designed to assist in their future business planning and product development. More...
23/10/2007
Tourist Board Training (TBT), owned by VisitScotland, develops and co-ordinates innovative, flexible and sustainable training opportunities that offer the tourism industry the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge of specialist niche markets that are attracted to Scotland. More...
23/10/2007
Find out what the SBTP have been discussing this month - topics include the Scottish Borders being open all year, SBTP representatives, and the industry conference for next year. More...
23/10/2007
Members of the VisitScotland Border's Scottish Borders Ambassadors Club were given a VIP tour of the new Lochcarron of Scotland recently at a special evening reception in their honour.
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23/10/2007
Coldstream, the gateway town to Scotland, has re-established an old tradition of Border runaway marriages by opening its new Marriage Room for business. More...
23/10/2007
Stay ahead of what’s happening in the Scottish Borders and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. More...
23/10/2007
Opportunities for Borders Businesses Seminar, 15 November 07. More...
23/10/2007
Catherine Maxwell Stuart has been working on a pilot initiative, co-ordinating the production of a leaflet promoting Attractions open October and November. More...
23/10/2007
Staff at Borders Tourist Information Centres have had another busy and interesting summer, welcoming visitors to the Borders from all over the world and showing their breadth of knowledge and expertise. More...
23/10/2007
The Scottish Borders Bedroom Pack has a print run of 4,000 copies and is displayed in all Scottish Borders bedrooms and self catering units who are affiliated with Quality & Standards. More...
17/09/2007
We have a new addition to the Challenge Fund team - Nicola Wallace - who will be based in the Selkirk office. Nicola is part of the Challenge Fund team and will cover the Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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17/09/2007
Stay ahead of what’s happening in the Scottish Borders and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There’s a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds! More...
17/09/2007
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership (SBTP) was recently treated to a tour of the soon be completed Heart of Hawick Project. More...
17/09/2007
Although Christmas may be at the back of your mind, overseas postal dates are looming... Don’t forget – to pop into your local Tourist Information Centre when considering presents to send overseas. More...
17/09/2007
VisitScotland Borders is urging locals and visitors across the area to log on to a website to vote for their most memorable café experience. More...
17/09/2007
Linda Herbst from VisitScotland Borders has been flying the flag for Scotland and the Borders whilst attending the French festival ‘Festival Interceltique de Lorient’.
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17/09/2007
After a year of sustained effort, a group of dive tourism operators in Berwickshire has created a new Association aimed at developing and marketing dive tourism in this area. More...
17/09/2007
Hawick Museum has gone through some major changes in order to ensure that their attraction is available to all Scottish Borders visitors. More...
17/09/2007
A series of unique events has been introduced, designed specifically for self-catering operators. More...
17/09/2007
VisitScotland Borders has been measuring the success of some of its activities this year and would like to share the results with you. Here you can see what marketing activities we have been involved in, how the Tourist Information Centres are doing and feedback from some tourism businesses. More...
17/09/2007
If you are a listener to Real Radio you may have heard VisitScotland’s ‘Surprising Scotland’ Promotion earlier this month. More...
17/09/2007
Maerin Murray celebrated her graduation into the Junior Brain Hall of Fame at Jedburgh Abbey, as the 2007 competition kicks off. Junior Brain of the Borders aims to teach children more about the area’s history and heritage as well as encourage them to get out and about and explore the area. More...
27/08/2007
Kelso Racecourse is set to see an increase of tourists following the award of £28,000 from VisitScotland. More...
27/08/2007
Tourist Board Training is organising a series of niche market workshops which are also linked to VisitScotland Quality Assurance Welcome Schemes. Each course looks at the particular needs of a specialist market and identifies how tourism and individual businesses can benefit. More...
27/08/2007
Freelancer Kevin Arnold visited Scotland last September – on a press trip organised by VisitScotland – to experience Scotland as a mountain biking destination.
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27/08/2007
A showcase of locally produced food is kindly being hosted by The Lodge, Carfraemill, near Lauder on Monday 17 September, 7.00 – 9.00pm. More...
27/08/2007
A Borders town has officially launched its ambitious campaign to promote its hidden treasures to potential visitors. More...
27/08/2007
Over 170 mountain bikers recently flocked back to Innerleithen's downhill routes to celebrate the start of the venue's new vehicle uplift service.
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27/08/2007
Opportunities are still available to purchase space within the Scottish Borders 2008 Golf Guide. This is the official guide to the promotion of golf in the area with comprehensive promotion of 21 courses and Scotland’s best selling golf passport – Freedom of the Fairways.
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27/08/2007
Introducing a series of unique events designed specifically for self-catering operators. Offering you the chance to find the inspiration, advice and contacts to move your business up a gear.
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27/08/2007
Stay ahead of what’s happening in the Scottish Borders and pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There really is a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds. More...
27/08/2007
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership (SBTP) will have its next meeting on 29 August 2007. If you have any comments for your sectoral representative, please contact them prior to the meeting. More...
23/07/2007
In a week when all eyes will be on Scotland for the Open at Carnoustie, golf legend Sam Torrance is sharing his top 10 things to do and see in Scotland, as part of a new national tourism campaign.
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23/07/2007
As we move into an ever more commercial environment, sales of products within our Tourist Information Centres (TICs) are increasingly important and by re-vamping our retail displays sales are on the up. More...
23/07/2007
Historic Scotland is delighted to announce that Smailholm Tower in the Scottish Borders has received the coveted five-star visitor attraction award from VisitScotland. More...
23/07/2007
The current Junior Brain of the Borders, Maerin Murray from Trinity Primary School in Hawick, was able to treat her fellow classmates to a fun day out at Historic Scotland’s Jedburgh Abbey recently as part of her prize.
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23/07/2007
Scotland's tartan industry generates more than £350 million to the Scottish economy every year and supports more than 4,000 jobs, it was revealed today.
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23/07/2007
The Scottish Borders Ambassadors Club was started as part of the visiting friends and relatives initiative and sits within the Borders Touch activities.
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23/07/2007
VisitScotland Borders has announced that ‘Scotland’s Best Selling Golf Pass’, Freedom of the Fairways, has increased its sales.
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23/07/2007
The Scottish Borders Bedroom Pack has a print run of 4,000 copies and is displayed in all Scottish Borders bedrooms and self catering units who are affiliated with Quality & Standards.
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23/07/2007
VisitScotland Borders has awarded the contract for the design and production of their core promotional brochures to Shaw Marketing and Design. The contract was awarded on the basis of Shaw’s extensive experience in tourism marketing both nationally and internationally.
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23/07/2007
A new study has shown that establishing the Berwickshire coast as one of the UK's leading dive locations could help to attract an additional 15,000 visitors to the region and lead to an additional £2 million for the Scottish economy a year.
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23/07/2007
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership (SBTP) will have its next meeting on 29 August 2007. If you have any comments for your sectoral representative, please contact them before then. More...
23/07/2007
Opportunities are now available to purchase space within the Scottish Borders 2008 Golf Guide.
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18/06/2007
A VisitScotland e-newsletter featuring details of Scotland’s best selling golf pass – Freedom of the Fairways – has been sent out to 10,000 people. More...
18/06/2007
The Borders was recently invaded by hundreds of scooterists as part of the 2007 Scooter Rally. The VisitScotland Borders network worked hard to give them the welcome they deserved and the organiser of the event gave the following comment: More...
18/06/2007
The Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership (SBTP)is pleased to announce that Sue Beck, joint-owner of Hendersyde Farm Holiday Cottages, Kelso and a Self Catering representative, has been appointed as the new Chair of the SBTP. More...
18/06/2007
Are you interested in working with VisitScotland Borders? If so, read on for more details.
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18/06/2007
This year’s Eating Out competition has been launched with people invited to vote for their favourite Borders establishment. More...
18/06/2007
Tourist Board Training (TBT) is supporting the delivery of Niche Market/Welcome Scheme workshops throughout Scotland, enabling them to offer places on the workshops at subsidised costs.
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18/06/2007
VisitScotland has provided a helping hand to a customer with a difference – a very large customer, who is about to hit movie screens across the land, as the latest Shrek movie – “Shrek the Third” – is released in Europe and the UK later this month.
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18/06/2007
Car enthusiasts are being encouraged to experience the drive of their lives in style with the launch of the first Borders Classic Car Challenge.
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23/05/2007
VisitScotland has announced that Pamela McMahon has been appointed as the new Area Director for VisitScotland Borders.
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23/05/2007
A Scotland Means Business familiarisation trip took place in the Scottish Borders from 26 -28 April. More...
23/05/2007
The next Area Tourism Partnership meeting will be held on Wednesday 6 June. More...
23/05/2007
Peebles Retail Association has been successful in receiving VisitScotland Challenge Funding More...
23/05/2007
Skirling House has received a top accolade in a national scheme recognising quality in Scotland’s food and drink. More...
23/05/2007
Biggar, a town with a population of 2,000, has just announced its plans to become Scotland’s first carbon-neutral community. They plan to grow their own food, create their own electricity and recycle more. More...
23/04/2007
The Borders Book Festival is happening this year from 21 - 24 June 2007 More...
23/04/2007
The Scottish Hotels of the Year Award is Scotland’s very own, most popular and prestigious national hotel awards ceremony and Borders businesses have done well this year. More...
23/04/2007
VisitScotland Borders has launched its Spring Campaign. More...
23/04/2007
You should currently be receiving our Marketing Opportunities packs through the post. More...
23/04/2007
Make sure you are getting the best out of your entry on VisitScotland.com by using all the tools available More...
23/04/2007
The Scottish Borders welcomes thousands of visitors each year and our TICs are ready to greet them this season. More...
23/04/2007
A local hotel recently took part in a cookery and creativity competition – here’s their story… More...
19/03/2007
We understand that, like VisitScotland, you are proud and passionate about our area and speak highly of the Scottish Borders at every opportunity. More...
19/03/2007
The Borders Festival of the Horse is taking place from 18 - 28 May this year all over the beautiful Scottish Borders. More...
19/03/2007
The new Mountain Biking Guide is your fast track to Scotland’s mountain biking trails. More...
19/03/2007
On Monday 5 March, VisitScotland made its first foray into the world of Interactive TV. More...
19/03/2007
VisitScotland has launched its 2007 walking guide to Scotland with the Scottish Borders highlighted. More...
19/03/2007
Scottish Borders Information Exchange Day was held on 6 March, with an increase in tables from last year. More...
19/03/2007
As part of a VisitScotland EXPO familiarisation trip, tour operators will visit the Borders and East Lothian. More...
19/03/2007
Answer: The Rough Guide World Party. The guide has named our very own Hawick Common Riding annual event as one of the top celebrations.
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19/03/2007
A GNER Edinburgh focused e-blast was sent to 800,000 names and the Borders is set to benefit. More...
19/03/2007
VisitScotland will soon launch the Classic & Sports Cars Welcome Scheme for accommodation providers and you have the chance of a 50% discount. More...
19/02/2007
Whether you're a customer facing business or a supplier of products or services to the industry this morning meeting will help you to focus on profitable growth and should not be missed. More...
19/02/2007
The first ever Scottish Snowdrop Festival hits the Scottish Borders in a bid to attract more tourists to explore our great outdoors.
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19/02/2007
Remember to stay on top of what’s happening in the Scottish Borders so you can pass the information on to your visitors. More...
19/02/2007
A local Peebles hotel is celebrating after a joint training initiative with another hotel. More...
19/02/2007
Details of the 2007 event, which runs for two weeks from Saturday 3 March to Saturday 17th March, were recently announced. More...
19/02/2007
Read on for key points from the recent Scottish Borders Area Tourism Partnership meeting. More...
19/02/2007
This popular event takes place on Tuesday 6 March at Springwood Hall, Border Union Showground, Kelso from 11am - 3pm. More...
19/02/2007
Come along to ‘Meet the Producer 2007’ on Tuesday 6 March at Smiths, Gretna Green.
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22/01/2007
In 2006, there were some changes in the Borders network office. therefore, we thought it would be useful to begin 2007 with a re-introduction of staff. More...
22/01/2007
The Scottish Borders Golf Guide has now been printed and is yet another example of excellent print from VisitScotland Borders. More...
22/01/2007
The Borders annual Information Exchange Day is planned for Tuesday 6 March at Springwood Park, Kelso. More...
22/01/2007
Your sector representatives on the Partnership will be meeting with Ben Carter who is interim Area Director for the Borders Area at this meeting. More...
18/12/2006
Maerin Murray (9) from Trinity Primary School in Hawick showed she’s a ‘Brainy Borderer’ by lifting the Junior Brain of the Borders title for 2006. More...
18/12/2006
Borders businesses recently attended the Scottish Borders Tourism Forums More...
18/12/2006
Ross Allan, owner of Milestone Garden and Leisure, discusses his ambitious plans for the future, and how his centre’s success will impact positively on the Scottish Borders. More...
18/12/2006
Eight Borders providers recently made a trip to Livingston to visit VisitScotland.com More...
28/11/2006
A very successful Southern Showcase was organised recently with businesses from across the South of Scotland. More...
28/11/2006
Staff from the Duke of Buccleuch’s Scottish estates were whisked away to a secret location for the first ever in-house awards ceremony. More...
28/11/2006
Scotland’s 'Best Selling Golf Pass', Freedom of the Fairways, has reached some major milestones during its 16 year existence. More...
28/11/2006
Businesses in the Scottish Borders have been booking their places at two Industry Forum Events taking place on 28 and 29 November. More...
28/11/2006
Scottish Borders Breaks Guide/Essential Guide Spring Summer 07 edition proofs are now out and await your approval.
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28/11/2006
The results of the Scottish Borders Council Best Tastes in the Borders competition have been announced. More...
23/10/2006
Scottish Enterprise Borders and Dumfries & Galloway are holding a Business Insights Event on Adventure Sports Tourism on Friday 17 November at the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre in Peebles. More...
23/10/2006
Current Junior Brain Zara Rellick from Earlston Primary School helped VisitScotland Borders launch its search for this year’s Junior Brain of the Borders. More...
23/10/2006
The results of the Best Borderer competition are in and Jane Currie from Denholm was voted the 2006 Best Borderer at an awards reception at Abbotsford. More...
23/10/2006
There are some stunning changes going on in the natural world of the Scottish Borders at the moment at a time when VisitScotland Borders launches its Autumn campaign. More...
23/10/2006
Eleanor Palmer is the first accommodation provider in the Borders area to attend the Ancestral Tourism Workshop to enable her to promote Ancestral Tourists Welcome. More...
23/10/2006
Mr Pratt, owner of The Coach House, has recently been awarded 5 star status under VisitScotland's Quality Assurance Scheme. This is only the second 5 star self catering award in the Borders area.
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23/10/2006
Venues have now been confirmed for the Borders Forum meetings (replaces SBTB AGM) in November. More...
26/09/2006
The Best Borderer campaign has reached its pinnacle and its now up to you to decide who you want to win the 2006 Best Borderer title. More...
26/09/2006
The South of Scotland is renowned for having some of the best horse riding country in Britain and Landward presenter Lindsay Cannon visited the region to find out for herself. More...
26/09/2006
One day conference- Friday 27th October 2006
The Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh
Key Speaker: David Cairns MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary, Scotland Office
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26/09/2006
Please take note of the following dates. More...
26/09/2006
Work has commenced on the 2007 Scottish Borders Golf Guide - the official guide to the promotion of golf in the area. More...
29/08/2006
Helga Thompson, a Borders bus driver and Gwen Hardie a B&B owner in Earlston become the second and third heat winners of the Best Borderer competition. More...
29/08/2006
Scottish Border enthusiast and member of the Scottish Borders Ambassadors Club Dave Hellawell recently acted out his ambassadorial duties by bringing nearly 40 visitors into the area. More...
29/08/2006
The Scottish Borders Tourism Forum Meeting (replacing AGM) will take place in two geographic locations this year on Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th November. More...
29/08/2006
An action plan for the area for 2006 - 2009 has been developed called ‘Connect Thinking’ with extensive consultation with the tourism industry. More...
29/08/2006
The 2007 Scottish Borders New Ways Awards will launch next month - find out how you can put your entry in... More...
29/08/2006
VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit are providing incentive and meeting planners with the opportunity to discover the diversity and hospitality that the South of Scotland can offer all in one day!
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24/07/2006
As Lochcarron of Galashiels will be vacating its premises in the coming days/weeks, this has meant that the tourist information point currently housed in Lochcarron also has to be re-located.
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24/07/2006
VisitScotland Borders are pleased to announce the first heat winner in this year’s VisitScotland Borders Best Borderer competition; Jane Currie from Denholm More...
24/07/2006
To help keep children occupied this summer VisitScotland Borders recently launched its summer ‘kids campaign’ identifying child friendly attractions and tourism businesses in the Scottish Borders. More...
24/07/2006
Primary five pupils from Earlston Primary School were treated to a special day out at Historic Scotland’s Jedburgh Abbey recently, thanks to the current Junior Brain of the Borders, Zara Retallick.
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27/06/2006
Five Borderers gathered at Scott’s View to launch the 2006 VisitScotland Best Borderer competition and encourage local people to ensure their town is represented by nominating a worthy person within their community. More...
27/06/2006
VisitScotland chairman Peter Lederer was recently in the Scottish Borders to meet with local businesses and students as part of his Chairman’s Tour across Scotland. More...
27/06/2006
Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. In 2008 the Border TV region will become the first in the UK to switch over to digital TV alongside a growing number of European regions. More...
27/06/2006
You are invited to nominate your favourite restaurant, café, tearoom or takeaway for this year’s Best Taste in the Borders awards. More...
24/05/2006
Members of the Scottish Borders Ambassadors Club travelled to the Scottish Parliament for a VIP visit of Holyrood in Edinburgh and to meet with fellow members of the Scottish Borders Ambassadors Club. Set up 6 months ago the Club now has over 200 members. More...
24/05/2006
Scotland’s fantastic range of summer events are being showcased across Scotland and the North of England in a new VisitScotland TV and cinema advert; which includes the Borders Book Festival. More...
24/05/2006
St Cuthbert was at Melrose Abbey in his walking boots to launch the St Cuthbert’s Way walking route’s tenth anniversary celebrations.
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24/05/2006
A networking event is being held on Thursday 25th May at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries for businesses in Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders interested in Business Tourism. More...
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