McKie’s Milngavie: GO Radio’s Gina shines spotlight on her hometown
GO Radio presenter Gina McKie is showing off the marvels of Milngavie as part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign. The station’s afternoon show host is fronting a new video featuring some of her hometown’s brilliant businesses, encouraging others...
Read moreLove Local in Linlithgow: Minister hears of town’s Covid-19 fightback
A Scottish Government minister has heard how Linlithgow has shone as a “positive beacon of resilience” during the coronavirus pandemic. Community Wealth Minister Tom Arthur was briefed on the work done by businesses to meet the challenges caused by...
Read moreMeet Storm as Fringe By The Sea really takes off
The nation’s largest puppet will star at a major festival supported by Scotland Loves Local this weekend. Storm – a 10-metre-tall mythical goddess of the sea created from recycled materials – will feature at Fringe By The Sea in...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Fund II open for applications
Projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods could apply to a new £10 million multi-year fund. The Scotland Loves Local Fund aims to encourage people to think local first, and support businesses and enterprises in their community. The...
Read moreSupport 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...
Read moreScotmid 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...
Read moreEconomy 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...
Read more‘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...
Read moreNew 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...
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