Support for Scotland’s drive to Choose Local grows
The message for everyone across country to choose local is growing ever louder as support for the Scotland Loves Local campaign grows. Businesses and business groups across the country are flying the flag for the drive as people urge others around them to back businesses in their community – helping them to recover from the […]
Scotmid gets behind Scotland Loves Local campaign
Scotmid has thrown its weight behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign, with its chief executive stressing the critical need for people to choose local. Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative is among those sponsoring the drive for people to support the businesses around them as they recover and rebuild from the impact of Covid-19. Scotmid Chief […]
Economy Secretary shows support for Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
Scotland’s Economy Secretary says the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card will provide a boost for businesses as they recover from coronavirus. Kate Forbes has urged companies of all kinds across the country to sign up to be part of the scheme, which gives local people another way in which they can support the businesses […]
‘Choose Local’ plea to fuel Scotland’s fightback from Covid-19
A rallying cry has been issued for people across Scotland to take action that will help save jobs, businesses and build a stronger future for their home communities. The latest wave of the Scotland Loves Local campaign launches today (Monday, July 5) with a clear message: It has never been more critical to choose local. […]
New Scotland Loves Local Gift Card launched
Every community in Scotland could soon have its own gift card in a milestone move encouraging everyone to support local businesses. The Scottish Government is backing the rollout of the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as part of efforts to power the national economic fightback from the Covid-19 pandemic from its grassroots – encouraging […]
Destination Stranraer as Gateway to Galloway Hub opens
Stranraer’s ambition to redefine itself as a waterfront destination is set to receive a boost this week with the opening of Gateway to Galloway; a community-led visitor information centre and community hub based at Stranraer Harbour. Developed by community organisation, Stranraer Development Trust, Gateway to Galloway is the culmination of three years of planning for […]