Friendships flourish in Dalry’s special community garden
The team behind a gardening project which has bloomed into a vibrant community hub has been named as the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for West Scotland. Awards judges heard how Dalry Community Garden is creating new opportunities for people, as well as a supply of fruit and vegetables to residents of the North Ayrshire […]
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 has also played a key part in celebrating some special stories. He dedicates huge amounts of […]
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 the organisation behind the Together Levenmouth Hub, a hive of events and enterprise on Leven High […]
Dufftown’s Jim recognised as local community champion
A story-teller who’s dedicated decades to championing his community has been praised for local pride and passion. Jim Nicol, of Dufftown, has spends huge amounts of time making the town a better place to be. Those efforts have been recognised by being named as the Highland & Islands High Street Hero in the 2024 Scotland […]
Scotland’s Town of the Year finalists announced
The final contenders in the search to find Scotland’s Town of the Year have been announced. Communities from across the country were put forward for the honour as part of the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. They have been whittled down to the final five now being considered by a panel of judges. They are: […]
Search launched for Scotland’s town of the year and most enterprising community
Scotland Loves Local Awards will shine spotlight on those working tirelessly to secure a better, stronger future for people and places across the country Nominations have opened for the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards – with people urged to come forward to shine a spotlight on their community’s champions. They include those being sought from […]
Dedicated community champion named as Scotland’s High Street Hero
Scotland Loves Local Awards: Decades of dedication celebrated after judges hear how volunteer’s actions have ensured critical support for neighbours in need Remarkable work to help vulnerable people through the cost of living crisis has seen a community stalwart crowned as Scotland’s High Street Hero. Gordon McDonald has dedicated more than 40 years to supporting […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed
The finalists have been announced for the third annual Scotland Loves Local Awards. People, businesses and community organisations are in the running for the accolades after being nominated by those who have seen and felt the positive impact of their efforts. The awards are organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) as an extension of Scotland […]
Nominations 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 highlight the work of their community champions. There are opportunities to recognise efforts to tackle the […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards: Marion is the nation’s High Street Hero
A selfless shopkeeper who goes to extraordinary lengths to help her town and townsfolk has been crowned Scotland’s High Street Hero. Marion Gilliland has run her family gift shop – Presents and Correct – in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, for more than 30 years, becoming a powerful force for good in her community. Not only has […]