Milngavie book shop and TV’s Sean Batty celebrate festive firsts and say: ‘shop local’
Television presenter Sean Batty and book shop owner Elaine Sinclair have celebrated their own festive firsts together. The popular STV weatherman called into Daydreams Bookshop in Milngavie on Tuesday (December 17) to sign copies of his first children’s book, The Worst Christmas Weather EVER! There, Elaine is embarking on her first Christmas in business. And […]
Scottish Government Minister backs calls for Scots to think local first this Christmas
A Scottish Government minister has issued a rallying cry for people across the country to choose local and back businesses in their community this Christmas. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur emphasised the massive impact of strong festive sales on local businesses as seasonal shopping nears its peak. He also encouraged local businesses to support […]
A celebration of our Scotland Loves Local Awards winners – picture gallery
The special achievements of our Scotland Loves Local Awards winners have been celebrated on the national stage. A special reception recognising the impact that each of the recipients have on their communities was held as part of Scotland’s Towns Conference in Perth. Each of the winners in attendance was invited on to the stage by […]
Scotland Loves Local in spotlight at towns conference
The pivotal part that choosing local can play in improving community wealth fell under the spotlight at Scotland’s Towns Conference. Scotland Loves Local’s work in both encouraging people in every corner to think local first was brought to the fore at the major event. So too was the important impact that initiatives such as the […]