Cross-party political support for Scotland’s drive to think local first
Watch the video: Politicians from across the political spectrum showed their support for Scotland Loves Local Week 2025, shining a spotlight on the people who make places. It was a fantastic show of support for the third Scotland Loves...
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Shadow Economy Secretary praises Scotland’s diverse high street businesses
Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Business and Fair Work, Daniel Johnson MSP, showed his support for Scotland Loves Local Week as he visited local businesses in his Edinburgh Southern constituency. People make Places is the theme of activity across...
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Dundee businesses get behind rallying cry to choose local
Businesses in Dundee highlighted the transformational impact of choosing local as part of Scotland Loves Local Week 2025. The message to think local first is reinforced in Dundee through the Scotland Loves Local Dundee Gift Card, which was relaunched...
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£4m and counting: Aberdeen City Gift Card drives local spend
More than £4m in sales have been secured for businesses in Aberdeen by people spending with the city’s local gift card. The major milestone – and the significant impact on the economy – are being celebrated as part of...
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Deadline Extended for 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards
The deadline to enter this year’s Scotland Loves Local Awards has been extended by one week following an overwhelming response from communities across the country. Nominations will now close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 27 August, giving individuals, groups and organisations more time...
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Glastonbury stars heading for Milngavie Street Party
Stars hot from the stage at Glastonbury are on their way to Milngavie. Iconic drum and base duo Fabio and Grooverider, actor and DJ Craig Charles and Mercury Music Prize nominees Corto Alto will all be performing at the...
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Aberdeenshire Council is powering localism with Scotland Loves Local
Communities across Aberdeenshire are experiencing a renewed sense of energy and purpose, thanks to a shared commitment to supporting local places and people. Through strong leadership and widespread community involvement, Aberdeenshire Council has helped turn the Scotland Loves Local...
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TV’s Sean Batty helps celebrate as remarkable Perth project lifts enterprising title
An enterprise which is tackling poverty and the climate crisis in Perth has picked up the Scotland Loves Local Most Enterprising Community Award. Letham Climate Challenge was set up to improve lives in a neighbourhood where income deprivation and...
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Kintore businessman ‘humbled and delighted’ to be crowned North East High Street Hero
A successful businessman who has led a campaign to clean up his home town says his Scotland Loves Local Award success recognition for the whole community. Jim Reid has not only helped boost community pride in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, but...
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BRAG refuses to be beaten as it helps Leven’s journey to stronger future
A group which has battled the odds to bring people back into a Fife town centre – creating jobs and tackling poverty – has been recognised for its impact on the community. BRAG Enterprises (Benarty Regeneration Action Group) is...
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