Scotmid gets behind Scotland Loves Local campaign
Scotmid has thrown its weight behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign, with its chief executive stressing the critical need for people to choose local. Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative is among those sponsoring the drive for people to support...
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‘Choose Local’ plea to fuel Scotland’s fightback from Covid-19
A rallying cry has been issued for people across Scotland to take action that will help save jobs, businesses and build a stronger future for their home communities. The latest wave of the Scotland Loves Local campaign launches today...
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Destination Stranraer as Gateway to Galloway Hub opens
Stranraer’s ambition to redefine itself as a waterfront destination is set to receive a boost this week with the opening of Gateway to Galloway; a community-led visitor information centre and community hub based at Stranraer Harbour. Developed by community...
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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...
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Dunbartonshire Loves Local campaign is off to a flyer across five towns
A print campaign to highlight the importance of supporting local businesses and urge people to shop local is being rolled out across five towns in Dunbartonshire. A #LovesLocal flyer listing some of the region’s local businesses – and which...
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Scotland Loves Local Gift Card prepares to launch
Scotland’s Town Partnership- the organisation behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign – has joined forces with the trailblazing town and city gift cards provider Miconex to launch the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card. The objective of the Scotland Loves...
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We Must All Think Local First as Scotland’s High Streets Reopen
Support businesses close to home and help your community recover from the coronavirus pandemic, writes Phil Prentice of Scotland’s Towns Partnership. As Scotland’s high streets reopen after months of lockdown it’s vital that none of us forgets this: the...
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‘The Magical Place’: Lerwick Video Showcases What’s Special about Town Centres
“Imagine there was a magical place where you could go and find nearly everything you might need. It’s not a myth – it exists, and what’s more; it’s local!” A new video from Living Lerwick and Shetland Heritage has...
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‘Loves Local’ Campaign Boosts Business in Dunbartonshire
A Shop Local campaign has been helping Dunbartonshire businesses by encouraging local people to shop local, think local and support local enterprises. Launched in October of 2020 in response the coronavirus pandemic, the “Loves Local” Campaign has been rolled...
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Phil Prentice: Thinking local first isn’t just a resolution – it’s a lifeline
Lives and livelihoods depend upon us all remaining resolute to two key pillars in the battle against Covid-19 at this critical time: Staying safe and staying local. I’m not being unnecessarily dramatic by saying that. The message from the...
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