Scotland’s Town of the Year finalists announced
The final contenders in the search to find Scotland’s Town of the Year have been announced. Communities from across the country were put forward for the honour as part of the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards. From those nominated,...
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Thank you to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
Scotland Loves Local Week 2025 was a tremendous success, with people and communities the length and breadth of the country championing the call for the nation to choose local. Now we need everyone to live that mantra the whole...
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We’re family – and local support for our business means everything to us
The family behind a popular restaurant have described the dedication and pride with which they serve their community – and how overwhelmed they always are by the local people who support them. Ashraf’s Indian Kitchen in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire,...
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Thank you to the people who make our places
Watch the video: As Scotland Loves Local Week draws to a close, Made in Stirling has thanked its volunteers for all they do – highlighting the gratitude that we can all express to everyone working make our places better...
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Business Improvement Districts champion Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) the length and breadth of Scotland have been at the forefront of championing Scotland Loves Local Week 2025. They have demonstrated that People Make Places – the theme of the week – by showcasing the...
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Scotland’s Town of the Year: Meet some of the people who help make the place
People behind businesses in Scotland’s reigning town of the year say the nation needs to think local first. Oban lifted the top town crown in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards after judges heard how townsfolk banded together to...
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Scots convenience stores highlight critical need for shoppers to choose local
The critical role of community convenience stores in boosting Scotland’s economy has been highlighted as part of a major drive urging shoppers to choose local. Politicians have been visiting shops across the country to champion the need to show...
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Kilmarnock building transformation hailed as town’s ‘best kept secret’
A recently transformed building which has helped bring jobs back into the town centre has been hailed as Kilmarnock’s ‘best-kept secret’ by the Leader of East Ayrshire Council. Councillor Douglas Reid praised the impact of Corespace as an important...
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Local loyalty: Recycling firm leads the way with Scottish employee rewards
As part of Scotland Loves Local Week, Binn Group have praised the choice, ease of use and eco credentials of the Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards, having used multiple regional cards in their long service awards. Scotland’s leading recycling...
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Deputy First Minister: ‘If you choose a local business, you are supporting local jobs’ – video
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes MSP, visited a popular bakery on Dingwall High Street – in her constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch – to mark Scotland Loves Local Week. Afterwards, we caught up with her and she...
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