info@mbtag.uk

All News Event NewsGeneralOpportunties

Impact and Evaluation of MBTAG – Survey

Friday 2nd December 2022

As you know, MBTAG will come to an end shortly and as mentioned in previous communications the legacy lives on. The South of Scotland Destination...

>> Read More

MBTAG Newsletter – Here’s what’s next – September 2020

Friday 2nd December 2022

An Update from MBTAG As you know, the funding of the MBTAG programme ends next month (October 31st). MBTAG has provided immense opportunities and successes...

>> Read More

MBTAG Newsletter – Back with a bang! – August Update

Friday 2nd December 2022

Over the last months, we have seen tourism and hospitality businesses across Midlothian and the Borders reopen to fantastic feedback. Well done everyone! An explosion in...

>> Read More

MBTAG Newsletter – 3,2,1 ready for re-launch! – July Update

Friday 2nd December 2022

Our Scotland Starts Here relaunch campaign is now live. And this month’s newsletter is full of info on how to get involved! Oh it feels...

>> Read More

Recovery and Re-Opening Plans for the Tourism Industry

Friday 2nd December 2022

Below, please find more resources, details and links to help you with recovery and re-opening now that the tourism industry has dates to work towards....

>> Read More

New Toolkit Launched: Technology Solutions for Visitor Attractions

Friday 2nd December 2022

Tourism toolkit launched today providing “Technology solutions for visitor attractions and experiences in a post-Covid19 Scotland”.   As part of a project initiated by DLP...

>> Read More

MBTAG Newsletter – Recovery Starts Here – June Update

Friday 2nd December 2022

Recovery starts here. With the news that the Scottish tourism industry can prepare to reopen on 15 July, MBTAG are busy planning activities to support our...

>> Read More

Tourism Business Survey Results

Friday 2nd December 2022

Thank you to everyone who completed the survey earlier this month. We have had responses from 305 businesses and really appreciate all the input and...

>> Read More

MBTAG Update and Support for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Friday 2nd December 2022

Over the past few weeks, the MBTAG team have been looking at how best to move forward with the Scotland Starts Here consumer marketing activity...

>> Read More

MBTAG Covid-19 Business Update

Friday 2nd December 2022

In the current climate, MBTAG are here to help you navigate the uncertainty. In this newsletter, we have collated helpful advice relating to Covid-19 and...

>> Read More

Information on Tourism and Impact of COVID-19

Friday 2nd December 2022

MBTAG have collated some key information, guidelines and national resources in relation to COVID-19 and its impact on tourism businesses. From next week onwards MBTAG...

>> Read More

New tourism drive launched for the Scottish Borders and Midlothian

Friday 2nd December 2022

Tourism businesses in the Scottish Borders and Midlothian are embarking on a new marketing campaign designed to revolutionise the area’s visitor economy. Launching today (Wednesd...

>> Read More

MBTAG Newsletter – Seasonal Treats and Festive Feelings – November Update

Friday 2nd December 2022

With November’s arrival, the season has changed almost over night! The first Christmas ads are on TV and many a town is already decked out...

>> Read More

MBTAG Newsletter – Hidden Gems and Spooky Stories – October Update

Friday 2nd December 2022

October is here, and the spookiest of seasons promises fun events for all ages and – scariest of all – a first look towards Christmas!...

>> Read More

MBTAG Newsletter – Saddle up for the new season – September Update

Friday 2nd December 2022

With September, colder temperatures have arrived. Nevertheless, there’s lots going on across Midlothian and the Borders, with businesses busy preparing for autumn. Take a pee...

>> Read More

MBTAG Newsletter – Dive into summer – August Update

Friday 2nd December 2022

Dive into summer… It’s the height of summer – temperatures are reaching new highs across Scotland and tourists from all over the world are preparing...

>> Read More

We are recruiting – for a Digital Marketing & Social Media Co-ordinator

Friday 2nd December 2022

Digital Marketing and Social Media Coordinator  (Fixed contract to Sep 2020) 20 days per month minimum which can be worked flexibly.   Contract Value: £32,000...

>> Read More

Brand new visitor pass launched – Beyond Edinburgh

Friday 2nd December 2022

Please check out the website and tell all your visitors about a brand new visitor pass that MBTAG are piloting to help tourism businesses in...

>> Read More

Register here for the Launch & Learn – we have a brand new training module for front line staff – come and see it

Friday 2nd December 2022

And there is more…. Launch of online training module…….. This month sees the launch of a new online training module . This is designed to...

>> Read More

Discover Midlothian & The Scottish Borders Video

Friday 2nd December 2022

Here is the new ‘Discover Midlothian & The Scottish Borders’ video created for the tour operators and the travel trade that recently spent 3 days...

>> Read More

Contact

info@mbtag.uk

About Us

MBTAG (Midlothian Borders Tourism Action Group) was set up in January 2017 following funding from Scottish Enterprise Tourism Development Fund and the Scottish Government Blueprint. Following the success of the ‘Borders Railway’, which opened in September 2015, it was identified that were was a great opportunity to grow on this success and to help businesses be more tourism ready across the two regions.

QUICK Links

Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership

Midlothian Tourism Forum Borders Railway     Visitscotland Scotrail Midlothian Council Scottish Borders Council  

Sign up to our Newsletter

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions