‘We’re working hard to support local people . . . we need them to support us too’
Business bosses and enterprise leaders working tirelessly to support their communities have been explaining why the support of local people has never been needed more. They have spoken out in support of Scotland Loves Local and its drive for...
Read moreWatch Sean Batty’s home town tour as he urges Buddies to Choose Local
Sean Batty is leading the rallying cry for Buddies to choose local and get behind businesses in Paisley. The STV weatherman has shone a spotlight on some of the gems of his home town as an ambassador for Scotland...
Read moreShopping Centre champions Scotland Loves Local as new community hub opens
The power of collaboration in championing the message for people to choose local has been highlighted with the opening of a new community hub. East Renfrewshire Council has created another accessible place in which people can connect with local...
Read moreOur survival depends on people choosing local, Scots businesses say
Three-quarters of Scottish businesses say the support of local people is critical to their survival as they battle continued unprecedented challenges. The statistic has been revealed by the Scotland Loves Local campaign as it issues a rallying cry for...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card initiative supports 3,500 journeys by subway
A pioneering local gift card scheme has enabled 3,500 journeys on the Glasgow Subway in a little under a year – helping Glaswegians to travel across the city, as well as shop, visit attractions, eat out and access services...
Read moreCommunity spirit helps Bute business to shine
Independent Isle of Bute home and gift shop Simply Buteiful has thanked the community – and the region’s local gift card initiative – for helping it to stay open through the winter. Rachel McGinlay served in the police force...
Read moreNominations open for Scotland Loves Local Awards 2023
The heroic work to revive and reimagine Scotland’s communities in the face of unprecedented challenges is being recognised by special awards. Nominations have opened for the 2023 Scotland Loves Local Awards – with people urged to come forward to...
Read moreFly the flag for loving local by supporting Scotland’s traditional festivals
It’s gala and festival season across Scotland – and the time-honoured traditions taking part in so many of our communities have an important part in helping build the better future we all hope for. From common ridings, to carnivals,...
Read moreBarrhead enterprises highlight life-improving impact of choosing local
A trailblazing Barrhead charity has highlighted the life-changing power of people getting behind enterprises in their local communities. Include Me Too Club’s work features that which opens opportunities for volunteering, training and employment for people of all ages and...
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