So proud of this lady and all she has achieved since arriving in D&G. Well done Mel. 🎉
The Tourism Individual of the Year Award goes to Melanie Allen of @nithbank Country Estate who was described by judges as a ‘champion for positive change.’ #ThistleAwards

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On Thursday 7th December we are hosting our very first Agritourism Monitor Farm Project meeting at The Mill at Fearn Farm Fearn Farm. am & pm sessions available to book
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This project has already proven to benefit the wider community
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Any #aussie #kiwi #everywere backpacker's in the UK looking for short term general farm work & #Highlands experience??
Digger, fencing, maintenance, etc.
B&B work too if needed.
Single/couple/mates - accomm in house with meals & well looked after & paid
Retweets Appreciated!
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#Succession #FamilyMeetings have you booked yours @ConsultingSAC @FASScot @ScotGovRural @SAYFCAGAFFAIRS it’s never too soon to start the conversation 👍
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Very excited to introduce 1littlefarm shop. We have embarked on a new venture/adventure, showcasing our own meat and as much local and Scottish produce as we can squeeze in. Coffee and cake, ice cream, cheese and fresh milk are just some of the goodies we will be selling. – at Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland
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📣📣Pls RT/help us build an understanding of the regional/national demand/issues for abattoir & butchery services. Survey developed with the Steering Group of the Small Producers Pilot Fund, supported by @ScotGovRural More info/survey link or online at saos.coop/whats-new/news/aba…
A must attend event for anyone already involved in Agritourism or thinking of starting in the Highlands and beyond. @ScotAgritourism @VisitScotNews @CroftingScot @visitwesterross @SkyeConnect @WesterRossBios @VentureNorthSco
Next week's events begin @croft5loggie #Ullapool Tuesday 11 - 2. Particular focus on agritourism opps for crofts & the Highlands. Free & open to anyone with an agritourism interest - business owners/ thinking about it/suppliers/Ec Dev - all welcome bit.ly/3MdSKhi
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£2m grant fund launched for greening businesses scottishtourismalliance.co.u…
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Oh it’s good to be alive at this time of year on Islay! Come and see us this weekend - our one-bed guest house is free Friday, Saturday and Sunday - get away from the Coronation! Two nights £315, 3 nights £370 - last-minute deal! Please share.
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It’s Scotland’s first ever #Scottishagritourism month Get behind fantastic community farmers & crofters by buying food & drink direct from farm, visiting for the day or booking a break this month. Look out for #gorural goruralscotland.com @GoRuralScotland @ScotAgritourism – at Scotland, United Kingdom
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Join the #ScottishAgritourism roadshow @beirhopealpacas 11/05 12pm-3pm
Open to anyone from any area, with an interest in agritourism. You'll hear an overview of the business from host Lynne Jobes. There will be a travel trade focus & optional Alpaca walk 🦙bit.ly/41X2UJo
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⭐️Calling all businesses who sell or serve Scottish produce! ⭐️Come and meet fabulous suppliers from the Lowlands who can help boost your local sourcing offer. 17th April, Dumfries. More info & registration below 👇
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Caroline Robertson retweeted
Putting #ScottishAgritourism on the map! The next edition of our very popular Go Rural map, featuring all our agritourism members, goes to print soon. Join us before 24/03 to mark your spot ✖️
#FarmShops #FarmStays #FarmCafe #FarmTours #FarmBusiness bit.ly/404ir99
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Our consumer website attracts millions of users every year connecting potential visitors with Scottish businesses. Find out how you can get a free web listing by following our simple guide 👉 go.visit.sc/fXY
If any of my Highland tourism contacts haven’t signed up for the Highland Tourism Conference there’s still time 👍 Find out more on the post below ⬇️
📢 Just two weeks to go until Highland Tourism Conference 2022! Have you secured your tickets yet? If not, there are still some spaces available so don’t miss out – register today. Tell us what you're looking forward to most about the event 😊 #HTConf22 go.visit.sc/fST
Congratulations @highland_coast and all the team.
A big round of applause 👏👏👏 for Highland Coast Hotels @highland_coast, winners of the Crown Estate Scotland Award for Outstanding Supporter of Coastal Communities.
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Caroline Robertson retweeted
Our annual travel trade event is changing. VisitScotland Connect is replacing VisitScotland Expo and adopting a work-shop style for Scottish businesses linking with buyers from around the world next year. Get your business registered now: go.visit.sc/fSP
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Have you registered yet for this year's Highland Tourism Conference on 29 Nov in #Inverness? We're thrilled to announce our final workshop session, which will be led by @EuansGuide. Find out more and register for your space today. visitscotland.org/news/2022/…
You must be very proud tonight @IanTunaley. Great result for D&G.
Congratulations to all of our winners at the West regional final of the Scottish #ThistleAwards. A fantastic night celebrating the very best of Scotland’s tourism and events industry!


































