MSP meets some of the faces of Scotland Loves Local
Businesses in a community which has played a starring role in Scotland Loves Local this summer have had their efforts praised by a local MSP. Renfrewshire South MSP Tom Arthur met members of All About Barrhead Business Improvement District...
Read moreLocal support will ensure a bright future for our high streets, boutique owner says
A boutique owner has spoken of her growing confidence in a new future for high streets as a major campaign urges Scots to choose local. Lauren Brown owns designer clothes store Sisters and Misters in Falkirk town centre, where...
Read moreAward-winning collective champions ‘choose local’ rallying cry
A trailblazing social enterprise is championing the charge for people to choose local and build a stronger future for Scottish communities. The Guild Dumfries has highlighted the profound difference that the simple decision makes as a poll highlighted huge...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Week: Sean Batty shines spotlight on beautiful Ballater
Television presenter Sean Batty has shared his love for an Aberdeenshire village as part of a drive inspiring Scots to choose local. The popular STV weatherman says Ballater, in Royal Deeside, is one of his favourite places to visit....
Read more‘We employ local, shop local – and would encourage you do do the same’
Watch the video: Local businesses have spoken of the game-changing difference that the support of people in their area means to them and their future. Members of Alloa First Business Improvement District (BID) are among those who have been...
Read moreScottish Government Ministers get behind drive for Scots to choose local
Scottish Government ministers today hailed the transformational impact of people choosing local, highlighting its importance in securing a new future for Scotland’s towns. Local Government Minister Joe FitzPatrick and Community Wealth Minister Tom Arthur spoke as they heard for themselves the work...
Read moreHow you can take part in the first Scotland Loves Local Week
The first Scotland Loves Local Week takes place from August 28th – and you can get involved. Councils, community organisations, Business Improvement Districts and individual enterprises are being urged to organise – and take part in – activities in...
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