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See South Scotland on the Small Screen

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VISITSCOTLAND has today (Tuesday 3 March) announced a major new partnership that will see the South of Scotland feature in its first ever regional TV advertising campaign.

The national tourism organisation has developed a series of adverts to air on Channel 4 and More4 from Friday (6 March) that will bring to life the unique experiences on offer across the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. 

Working in collaboration with Expedia, the TV adverts will take viewers on a journey across the south and ultimately encourage visitors to book a spring or summer break in the South of Scotland. 

The adverts focus on the themes of lifestyle, adventure, and food and drink, and mark the next phase in the successful See South Scotland campaign which reached a potential global audience of more than 183 million people in its first year. 

They also build on VisitScotland’s marketing drive, Only in Scotland, which shines a spotlight on the unique experiences and hidden gems the country has to offer and continues to support more sustainable growth in the industry. 

VisitScotland Regional Leadership Director Paula Ward said “The See South Scotland campaign highlights that the experience of Scotland starts from the moment visitors cross the border and enter the south of Scotland, where they can immerse themselves in unique Scottish experiences right across the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway.  “The future of Scottish tourism needs to be managed responsibly to ensure that Scotland remains a must-visit destination for future generations of holidaymakers. This campaign demonstrates that VisitScotland is committed to addressing these challenges by ensuring that our marketing focusses on spreading the benefits of tourism right across the country and extending the season throughout the year. “This is an exciting time for the South of Scotland. The best way to keep the South of Scotland high on the list of must-see destinations is to make a noise loud enough for people to hear, and by working with Expedia we can reach a large audience that is actively holiday planning.”

See South Scotland was launched by VisitScotland in October 2018, targeting potential leisure visitors from the UK and Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands, and encouraging them to visit the South of Scotland as the main reason for their visit to Scotland. Activity has been coordinated across the national tourism organisation’s channels, from the development of new online content, the creation of new partnerships and digital marketing campaigns to press trips and social media.

The tactical campaign will encourage visitors to book a trip to the South of Scotland this spring by driving visitors to Expedia and the dedicated See South Scotland pages of visitscotland.com. It is the first time that Expedia has partnered with a national tourism organisation in this way.

Evelina Hederer, Director of Business Development at Expedia Group Media Solutions said

The three 30-second television adverts, which have been created by Oscar-nominated production company The Chase, feature a range of different tourism businesses and endorsements from those working within the industry across the South of Scotland.

 

Scottish Borders businesses include The Borders Distillery in Hawick, Provender restaurant in Melrose, Abbotsford the Home of Sir Walter Scott near Melrose, Cocoa Black chocolate boutique in Peebles and Rib Rides St Abbs.

Dumfries & Galloway businesses include The Globe Inn, Dumfries, Hazel Campbell painting classes in Kirkcudbright, Galloway Activity Centre, Peter Pan Moat Brae and Kirroughtree 7stanes.  

 John Fordyce from The Borders Distillery saidRuth Hinks, Director of Cocoa Black said: “Hazel Campbell,

The adverts will air on Channel 4 and More4 from March 6 to April. 

For more information on the See South Scotland campaign, go to: visitscotland.com/seesouthscotland 

For more information on how to get involved, visit  www.visitscotland.org/south-of-scotland 

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VisitScotland announces Channel 4 TV advertising campaign

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