Blog: “It’s absolutely right that we celebrate the people and places that are at the heart of why Scotland Loves Local”

In neighbourhoods and towns, the length and breadth of the country, there are people who always go above and beyond to support those around them – who go to heroic lengths to be there for their neighbours, friends and families. These people deserve their moment in the spotlight and to be thanked for all that […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed

Achievements of finalists to be celebrated and winners revealed at the Scotland’s Towns Conference next month The finalists have been announced for the second annual Scotland Loves Local Awards. Individuals, businesses and community organisations from across the country are in the running for the accolades after being nominated by people who have seen and felt […]
Time’s running out to make a Scotland Loves Local Awards nomination

Time is running out to make a nomination in the 2022 Scotland Loves Local Awards. Entries close at 5pm on Friday, September 2. High street heroics, the drive towards net-zero, enterprise, creativity and digital innovation shaping a stronger future for towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the country are also be celebrated as part of the […]
Nominate your community champions in the Scotland Loves Local Awards

Heroic efforts to support Scotland’s high streets and tackle the challenges of climate change in communities will be recognised at special awards. Enterprise, creativity and digital innovation shaping a stronger future for towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the country will also be celebrated as part of the 2022 Scotland Loves Local Awards. Nominations have opened […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards winners revealed

A butcher who took over his shop just weeks before Scotland went into lockdown and became a lifeline for his community has been named as the nation’s High Street Hero. Bryan Beveridge not only managed to keep his business open, but has grown it and expanded his team despite the challenges caused by Covid-19. He […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards winners to be announced

The winners of the inaugural Scotland Loves Local Awards will be announced on Thursday. The event, presented by STV’s Sean Batty, will be broadcast via Scotland’s Town’s Partnership’s YouTube channel at 4pm. It will include the announcement of the 2021 High Street Hero Award, sponsored by Spar Scotland. The awards are set to be among […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed

The finalists have been announced for the inaugural Scotland Loves Local Awards. Individuals, businesses and community organisations from across the country are in the running for the accolades after being nominated by people who have seen and felt the positive impact of their work. The awards are organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) as part […]
STV’s Sean Batty to host Scotland Loves Local Awards

STV presenter Sean Batty will host the inaugural Scotland Loves Local Awards. The popular personality, who brings the weather forecast to the homes of millions of viewers each evening, has kindly agreed to present the virtual event on November 25. Sean, who has also presented shows including Sean’s Scotland, is a real champion of Scotland, […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards to honour community champions

Special awards will be presented to honour the inspirational and innovative work making Scotland’s communities better places to live. A high street hero, place leader and those leading the charge to tackle climate change will be among those recognised in the Scotland Loves Local Awards. Nominations open today (Monday, June 28), with people being urged […]