Friendships flourish in Dalry’s special community garden
The team behind a gardening project which has bloomed into a vibrant community hub has been named as the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for West Scotland. Awards judges heard how Dalry Community Garden is creating new opportunities for...
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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 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. They have been...
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Parliamentary praise for cake and coffee trail
The creation of a tasty town trail has been praised in the Scottish Parliament. The Kirky Cake and Coffee Trail in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, was one of three launched across the country during Scotland Loves Local Week. It is...
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Thank you to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week 2024
Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 was a resounding success – and thanks go to everyone who took part. Across the country, communities used our seven days of action as a platform to demonstrate how the simple act of choosing...
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Toasting the gift of local: ‘Protect jobs and give our communities a brighter future’
The life-improving impact of choosing local has been highlighted as Scotland Loves Local Week draws to a close. A message that’s relevant to every community in the country has been shared in a video released by East Dunbartonshire Council....
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Think local first: ‘Community’s support will allow our town to flourish’
Family business owner Douglas MacMillan knows all too well the critical difference that people choosing local makes, creating a thriving community which everyone can be part and proud of. He runs town centre business Jacks the Ironmonger, as well...
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BIDs back the Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) across Scotland are highlighting their commitment to choosing local by signing up to the Scotland Loves Local Pledge. The pledge is a commitment to thinking local first to help protect jobs, safeguard businesses and build...
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Historic attraction makes commitment to boosting economy by choosing local
An award-winning historic Ayrshire attraction and community hub has vowed to do everything it can to help boost the region’s economy. The charity (SC031541), that oversees the daily running of Dundonald Castle and owns the Visitor Centre, has signed...
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Glasgow Gift Card injects more than £8m into city economy
More than £8m has so far been spent with Glasgow businesses using a gift card which locks money into the city’s economy. There are just over 950 businesses across the city where the Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card can...
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Scottish Parliament motions celebrate Scotland Loves Local Week
Two motions have been lodged in the Scottish Parliament to celebrate Scotland Loves Local Week – highlighting the importance of local businesses and enterprises. MSPs from across the political spectrum are supporting the motions, laid down by Liam McArthur,...
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