Inspiring Aberdeen: City business leader receives top national award
A prominent businessman whose passion for Aberdeen has played a critical part in reenergising the city has been recognised for his inspirational leadership. Allan Henderson, Managing Director of The McGinty’s Group, has been named as Place Leader of the...
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Scotland’s Town of the Year: Meet some of the people who help make the place
People behind businesses in Scotland’s reigning town of the year say the nation needs to think local first. Oban lifted the top town crown in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards after judges heard how townsfolk banded together to...
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Local loyalty: Recycling firm leads the way with Scottish employee rewards
As part of Scotland Loves Local Week, Binn Group have praised the choice, ease of use and eco credentials of the Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards, having used multiple regional cards in their long service awards. Scotland’s leading recycling...
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Revealed: The £283m impact of spending just £1-a-week more with Scotland’s local businesses
Almost £283m more could be driven directly into Scotland’s regional economies if everyone in the country spent just £1-a-week extra with local businesses. The significant financial difference that can be made – safeguarding the future of businesses and protecting...
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It’s Scotland Loves Local Week: Here’s how you can get involved
It’s Scotland Loves Local Week – the time to celebrate and get behind the people who make our places. From Saturday August 23 until Saturday August 30, the team at Scotland’s Towns Partnership is championing the message for us...
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Giveaway campaign to mark launch of new Perth City & Towns Gift Card
A Great Gift Card Giveaway campaign is due to go live during Scotland Loves Local Week to celebrate the launch of Perth’s new gift card – the Perth City & Towns Gift Card – and a new partnership with...
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Driving multi-million pound Scotland Loves Local Gift Card success to a new level
Ambitious plans are being pursued to open up the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card to more people in more places. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) – with support from the Scottish Government – is working alongside Perth-headquartered fintech Miconex to...
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Scotland Loves Local: Five years of championing communities
Scotland Loves Local is five – and the need for people to #ChooseLocal and get behind the people and businesses in their community is as strong as ever. What started as a marketing campaign to help communities and local...
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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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New kiosk to buy Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card launched in key location
Glasgow’s own Gift Card is now available to purchase in person for the first time, thanks to a new partnership between Buchanan Galleries and Glasgow City Council. Glaswegians can show their support for local businesses and help keep the...
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