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Winter is a great time to throw yourself into something new. The South of Scotland offers you a wonderful range of unique experiences just waiting to be discovered. Learn to blend your own gin, sew…

access_time 20th December 2024

Flora Collingwood-Norris is the director, designer and mender at Collingwood-Norris, specialising in visible creative mending and ethical Scottish knitwear. Flora is also the author and publisher of ‘Visible creative mending for knitwear’. As part of…

access_time 16th December 2024

Father and son duo Ronnie and Alasdair Graham run Barony Country Foods in Lockerbie, an artisan smokehouse that produces a range of award-winning products including smoked poultry, meats, fish, and cheeses. They use hot…

access_time 9th December 2024

Wrap up warm, take a flask of a hot drink, and enjoy the dark skies of our region now winter is upon us. Dark sky expert Geoffrey Hugh Lindop guides us through his top picks…

access_time 4th December 2024

Did you know there is a special word just for snowdrop enthusiasts? If you go snowdrop spotting each year as winter turns to spring, you can consider yourself a Galanthophile. And the South of Scotland…

access_time 1st December 2024

As the days shorten and the festive spirit fills the air, the South of Scotland transforms into a winter wonderland, offering an abundance of activities to enjoy in the cold, crisp air. Make the festive…

access_time 21st November 2024

When the winter chill sets in, there’s no better time to embrace comfort, luxury, and relaxation—and the South of Scotland has some truly unique places to do just that. Picture yourself melting away stress in…

access_time 13th November 2024

Taking in the crisp, fresh air on a sunny winter’s day is such a boost for your mental and physical wellbeing. And where better to enjoy the outdoors than in the gorgeous South of Scotland…

access_time 23rd November 2022