Carers Week: Local gift card rewards carers and local communities
A pioneering local gift card scheme has been used to say ‘thank you’ to more than 1,000 hard-working carers across Scotland – injecting back into local communities at the same time. Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards are available for...
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Staycation Scots to play critical part in keeping communities alive
New research has highlighted the critical impact of tourism on the wider Scottish economy – as almost half of Scots say they will staycation this summer. In a poll conducted by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, the organisation behind the Scotland...
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Blog: Loving local is key to tackling climate emergency and cost of living crisis
Scotland Loves Local was a campaign born out of the first coronavirus lockdown. But it’s evolving into a mission to drive long-term sustainable change, creating a stronger future for local communities. Scotland’s Towns Partnership Interim Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie...
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Sean Batty champions Scotland Loves Local campaign
Television presenter Sean Batty is championing calls for people across Scotland to Choose Local. The popular STV weatherman has signed up as ambassador for Scotland Loves Local, encouraging people across the country to get behind businesses in their community....
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Lidl signs up to accept Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
Lidl has announced it is joining the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme, meaning Scots can now look forward to even more choice when using their gift cards. From Kirkwall to Kelso, Lidl’s 111 Scottish stores are now accepting...
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Doorstep discoveries: Highland businesses highlight ‘Choose Local’ calls
Visitor attractions across the Highlands are calling on people to discover more of what’s on their doorstep this summer – boosting business and safeguarding jobs. Businesses throughout the region are also joining forces in efforts to support each other...
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Falkirk businesses hope to cast a spell on Scotland to Choose Local
Businesses in Falkirk are playing a prominent part in celebrating the magical impact of supporting local businesses across Scotland. Members of Falkirk Delivers Business Improvement District are among those featuring as part of Scotland Loves Local – championing the...
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High Street Hero Marion backs rallying cry for Scots to Choose Local
The selfless shopkeeper crowned Scotland’s High Street Hero has issued a rallying cry for the nation to Choose Local, safeguarding thousands of jobs and building stronger communities. Marion Gilliland received her heroine accolade at last year’s Scotland Loves Local...
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Coworking can help revive and transform Scotland’s communities
A pioneering social entrepreneur says the rise of coworking could play a major part in keeping Scotland’s town and city centres alive. Claire Carpenter, founder of trailblazing Edinburgh coworking hub The Melting Pot, says a growing network of places...
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You can help us to highlight the power of Scotland loving local
Local support is the backbone of businesses – and communities – across the country. And YOU can help us demonstrate just how important it is for people to Love Local. As part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign, Scotland’s...
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