High hopes for business amid Scotland Loves Local glory
A surge of new businesses is poised to power a new era of enterprise in Paisley. Veteran and newer business owners praised the community spirit and support driving interest and success – with more than 20 new businesses opening so far this year. They spoke as Paisley was named as Scotland’s Town of the Year […]
Sean Batty: Buddies are buzzing about Paisley’s future
Sean Batty has spoken of his pride in Paisley and the buzz among Buddies about the town’s future. The television presenter helped lead celebrations as his home town was unveiled as Scotland’s Town of the Year. He chatted with businesses which had been part of his family’s life – from the furniture store where his […]
Paisley is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Paisley has been crowned as Scotland’s Town of the Year. Judges in the Scotland Loves Local Awards awarded the title after being impressed by the critical point reached in the town’s “resurgence” amid unprecedented investment in its future. It comes as new businesses open, new homes are built, and a new state-of-the-art secondary school and […]
Peterhead is Scotland’s Most Enterprising Community
The community campaigners behind the transformation of Peterhead’s Victoria Park are officially the most enterprising in Scotland. Peterhead Area Community Trust (PACT) has been awarded the Most Enterprising Community title in the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards. The accolade follows the £1m volunteer-led rebirth of the public space, which is now supporting social enterprise, improving […]
Inspiring Aberdeen: City business leader receives top national award
A prominent businessman whose passion for Aberdeen has played a critical part in reenergising the city has been recognised for his inspirational leadership. Allan Henderson, Managing Director of The McGinty’s Group, has been named as Place Leader of the Year in the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards. He recently stepped down as chair of Aberdeen […]
Our Garnock Valley vision can inspire communities across Scotland
A unique approach to forging a new future for three North Ayrshire towns has picked up a special national award. Beith, Dalry and Kilbirnie are thought to be the first linked towns in Scotland to create a local place plan for a cluster of communities, rather than each working in isolation. The result of that […]
Hamilton Our Town’s Malcolm is hailed as a High Street Hero
A champion of business and the community in Hamilton has been hailed as a High Street Hero – an accolade that he says belongs to the whole town centre. Hamilton Our Town manager, Malcolm Thomas-Harley, has lifted the regional hero title for Central Scotland in the Scotland Loves Local Awards. The award was announced today […]
Margaret’s commitment to her community is celebrated
A dedicated shopkeeper has been applauded for her commitment to her community. Margaret Ferguson has owned and run her store, MM Ferguson, in Alyth, near Blairgowrie, for 53 years. That long service has been recognised today as she was named as the 2025 Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for Mid Scotland and Fife. Awards […]
Award joy for Merchant City arts venue helping to transform lives
An arts venue which helps transform lives through creativity is being celebrated for the heroic impact of its work. The Boardwalk, operated by the charity Impact Arts, was today (Friday) named as the High Street Hero for Glasgow in the Scotland Loves Local Awards 2025. Award judges heard how the Merchant City venue was enhancing […]
‘It’s an honour to work with such great businesses’
A leading light with Living Lerwick is officially a High Street Hero. Joanne Williams, the Business Improvement District’s (BID) project assistant, works tirelessly to champion businesses in the town centre. And her commitment and creativity in doing so has seen her named as the Scotland Loves Local Awards Islands High Street Hero 2025. Award judges […]