Investing in the future of the south of Scotland
Almost £300,000 will be invested in the south of Scotland economy as part of a drive to support economic growth across the region.
On a...
HARPER WELCOMES BOOST IN TOURISM FIGURES
South Scotland MSP Emma Harper has welcomed figures which show that the number of overseas visitors to Scotland from Europe has increased by 22%...
Carson Says Region Cannot let Borderlands Opportunity ‘Pass Them By’
Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson says the Borderlands Growth Deal is an economic opportunity the region cannot afford to let pass them...
EMMA HARPER CALLS FOR MORE BROADBAND INVESTMENT FROM UK GOVERNMENT
Emma Harper MSP has called on the UK government to revise its approach to digital connectivity and invest more money delivering high-speed broadband for...
Free Training to Help Maximise the Income from your Accommodation Business
The Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership Scheme is pleased to announce the start of their 2019 ‘Business Academy’ programme. This programme is supported by the...
Rise in European Visitors Brings Boost To Economy
The number of overseas visitors from Europe to Scotland increased sharply by 22% in the 12 months to the end of September 2018, according...
Local MSP Tells Parliament That Pinney’s Workers Have Been “Forgotten”
The claim was made during a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Scotland’s Future Economy which was proposed by Scottish Labour and highlighted recent...
Council Leader makes call for a transformative South of Scotland Enterprise Agency
Dumfries and Galloway Council Leader Elaine Murray has called for a transformative South of Scotland Enterprise Agency that is built in the South at...
Step Closer To Scottish National Investment Bank
Emma Harper MSP for South Scotland, has said plans to establish a Scottish National Investment bank will help transform inclusive growth across Dumfries &...
Autumn Events Generate £6 Million For Local Economy
A series of festivals and events in Dumfries and Galloway generated more than £6m for the local and Scottish economy in late 2018.
The analysis...