Scotland Loves Local Gift Card has brought new people to my business
For more than 50 years David Cox Butchers has been a staple part of the community in Bridgeton, Glasgow, supported by a loyal core of customers. They have now, however, been joined by a new band – thanks to...
Read moreEast Ayrshire takes CentreStage to star in Scotland Loves Local with Sean Batty
Television weatherman Sean Batty was treated to a rendition of Singing in the Rain as he championed the power of community and choosing local. Members of the Aspire Choir at CentreStage in Kilmarnock sang out for the STV presenter...
Read moreMajor conference to explore how Scotland can deliver towns for all
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is joining forces with Dundee City Council to host a major event focussing on the future of Scottish communities. Delegates from across the country will travel to the The Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee...
Read moreTime to back local businesses with corporate incentive schemes, say Scots
Scots want employers to do more to support other businesses in their community – incentivising staff with rewards which can only be spent with local enterprises. Findings of a poll released today show huge support for companies to use...
Read moreHighland cinema highlights love local in action
The story of how a stunning cinema was created and has thrived in a Highland has been hailed as an inspirational example of love local in action. Businessman Angus MacDonald, the award-winning entrepreneur behind the venture, shared the venue’s...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Week: Discover more of what’s on your doorstep
A visitor attraction has highlighted the importance of Scots discovering more of what’s on their doorstep to the future of local economies. The impact of people enjoying days out close to home and staycations across the country has been...
Read moreImprovement district leaders support Scotland Loves Local Week
Leaders of Scotland’s city Business Improvement Districts highlighted the importance of choosing local as they met in Inverness. Gathering during Scotland Loves Local Week (August 28 – September 3), managers and senior officers from across the country stood united...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card’s multi-million pound boost to households and businesses
Action by Glasgow City Council to support residents through the cost-of-living crisis delivered a £7.59 million boost for city businesses. In the summer of 2022, the council distributed Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Cards worth £105 to 85,000 low-income...
Read moreBlog: Why loving local tourism is a win-win situation
By Caroline Warburton – VisitScotland Destination Development Director Happy Scotland Loves Local Week! This week marks the very first Scotland Loves Local Week (28th August – 3rd Sept). Organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, the organisation behind the national Love Local campaign,...
Read moreChoosing local saved my family’s business, trailblazing farmer says
Farmer Bryce Cunningham says the power of people choosing local has not only helped ensure the survival of his family’s farm – but its push towards net zero too. And the third generation dairyman has described how the most...
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