Scottish Government Minister visits new business in Scotland’s Town of the Year
The influential impact of Business Improvement Districts was highlighted as a Scottish Government minister visited a new enterprise in Paisley. Tom Arthur, Minister for Business and Fair Work, was briefed on the latest work being led by Paisley First BID to boost business in Scotland’s reigning Town of the Year. He heard about the ongoing efforts by […]
Could your town be crowned Scotland’s Town of the Year?
The search has started to find Scotland’s Town of the Year. Nominations have opened for the 2026 Scotland Loves Local Awards – with people across the country urged to shine a spotlight on their community and its champions. As well as crowning Scotland’s Town of the Year, the awards will also honour High Street Heroes […]
Scotland Loves Local Week 2026: Here’s how you can get involved
The countdown has begun for Scotland Loves Local Week 2026. From Saturday June 13 until Saturday June 20, the team at Scotland’s Towns Partnership is championing the message for us all to choose local. The theme of this year’s activity is ‘Flying the Flag for Local Businesses’, as the activity will take place as the […]
Sean Batty joins businesses to champion call to choose local this Christmas
Sean Batty has joined forces with businesses in Glasgow’s West End to lead a cry for people to choose local in the final countdown to Christmas. They have highlighted how the most wonderful time of the year is also the most critical for shops, cafes, restaurants and all sorts of other enterprises in communities the […]
Scotland Loves Local is celebrated in the Scottish Parliament: Picture gallery
The power of community-led action in helping create a new future for Scotland’s places has been celebrated in the Scottish Parliament. A reception celebrating Scotland Loves Local was held at Holyrood yesterday evening (WEDS), with MSPs, council and business leaders marking the achievements of people and projects across the country. And a special spotlight was […]
Minister’s praise for Paisley’s Town of the Year success
A Scottish Government minister has praised Paisley after it was named as Scotland’s Town of the Year. The town’s success was celebrated as part of a special Scotland Loves Local reception held in the Scottish Parliament. And, celebrating Paisley’s achievement, Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee said: “Paisley has faced a number of challenges over recent […]
High hopes for business amid Scotland Loves Local glory
A surge of new businesses is poised to power a new era of enterprise in Paisley. Veteran and newer business owners praised the community spirit and support driving interest and success – with more than 20 new businesses opening so far this year. They spoke as Paisley was named as Scotland’s Town of the Year […]
Sean Batty: Buddies are buzzing about Paisley’s future
Sean Batty has spoken of his pride in Paisley and the buzz among Buddies about the town’s future. The television presenter helped lead celebrations as his home town was unveiled as Scotland’s Town of the Year. He chatted with businesses which had been part of his family’s life – from the furniture store where his […]
Paisley is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Paisley has been crowned as Scotland’s Town of the Year. Judges in the Scotland Loves Local Awards awarded the title after being impressed by the critical point reached in the town’s “resurgence” amid unprecedented investment in its future. It comes as new businesses open, new homes are built, and a new state-of-the-art secondary school and […]
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 Year in the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards. He recently stepped down as chair of Aberdeen […]