16/07/2026 - Three major skills and innovation projects in the South of Scotland have been invited to progress to the next stage of development as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. The move marks a significant milestone for the proposals that could transform skills opportunities for people across the region. This represents a key milestone for the South of Scotland Skills programme, which sits within the 'Supporting Business, Innovation and Skills' theme of the wider Borderlands...

Kelloholm Housing, Artist’s Impression The Borderlands Partnership Board has approved £620,247 of Scottish Government investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for a community-led housing development in Kelloholm. This is the first Place Programme project in Scotland to receive approval under the Deal, marking an important milestone in the programme’s work to revitalise towns into vibrant, sustainable economic and social hubs with £20 million invested across the South of...

The next meeting of the Borderlands Partnership Board will be held online on Wednesday 24th September at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. The Partnership Board Meeting papers are available on our documents page here or can be downloaded below