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Destination Borderlands

Transforming the Borderlands through culture, heritage, and place

 

The Destination Borderlands programme is dedicated to enhancing the region's natural assets while improving visitor experiences by celebrating and sharing the Borderlands' rich nature, history, and stories.

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It brings together communities, heritage organisations, and cultural partners across the North of England and South of Scotland to celebrate the region's distinct identity and create lasting benefits for residents and visitors alike.

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     Key facts​

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  • Programme title: Place Programme

  • Location: North of England and South of Scotland

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: TBC

  • Total project value: TBC

  • Funded by: Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal (£XXm in England and £XXm in Scotland)

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In delivery

What the programme will deliver​

 

With two projects already completed (Ad Gefrin Distillery and Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden), and six more currently underway, the programme is delivering significant economic, environmental, educational, and social benefits across the region.

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Each project is designed to highlight the region's distinct character and create lasting positive impacts for both residents and visitors.

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Stranraer Marina​

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  • Project title: Stranraer Marina

  • Location: Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Dumfries and Galloway Council

  • Total project value: TBC

  • Funded by: £20 million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal (plus £X million from Dumfries and Galloway Council)

  • Project delivery timescales: 2026-2028

  • Status: In development

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See More Lake District Cycling​

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  • Project title: See More Lake District Cycling

  • Location: Northern Lake District, Cumbria

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Westmorland and Furness Council

  • Total project value: £8.35 million

  • Funded by: £20 million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal (plus £X million from Dumfries and Galloway Council)

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In development

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Berwick Maltings Theatre

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  • Project title: Berwick Maltings Theatre

  • Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: The Maltings (Berwick) Trust

  • Total project value: £25 million

  • Funded by: Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In development

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Star of Caledonia​

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  • Project title: The Star of Caledonia Art Installation and Visitor Hub

  • Location: Gretna Green, Dumfries and Galloway

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: The Star of Caledonia Trust

  • Total project value: £10.85 million

  • Funded by: Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In development

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7Stanes Redevelopment​

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  • Project title: 7Stanes Redevelopment

  • Location: South of Scotland

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Forestry and Land Scotland

  • Total project value: £5million

  • Funded by: Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and partners

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In development

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Destination Tweed​

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  • Project title: Destination Tweed

  • Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders and Northumberland

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Tweed Forum

  • Total project value: £14.5m

  • Funded by: Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and partners

  • Project delivery timescales: completion due 2027

  • Status: In delivery

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Ad Gefrin​

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  • Project title: Ad Gefrin

  • Location: Wooler, Northumberland

  • Theme: Supporting Business, Innovation and Skills

  • Project lead: Ad Gefrin / Fergusons

  • Total project value: £4 million

  • Funded by: Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and partners

  • Project delivery timescales: Completed

  • Status: Completed

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Lilidorei​

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  • Project title: Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden

  • Location: Alnwick, Northumberland

  • Theme: Supporting Business, Innovation and Skills

  • Project lead: The Alnwick Garden

  • Total project value: £5.5 million

  • Funded by: Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and partners

  • Project delivery timescales: Completed

  • Status: Completed

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