Date set for Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
The third Scotland Loves Local Week will take place from Saturday August 23 2025. There will once again be seven days of events to showcase and celebrate tremendous people, businesses and initiatives which make our communities so special. The week will also shine a spotlight on the dedication, determination and innovation which will shape a […]
We can take choosing local to a new level in 2025
Blog by Scotland’s Towns Partnership Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie: One of the biggest positive differences that people across the country can make for their communities this year is to embrace Scotland Loves Local’s call to action for everyone to think local first. New year, new opportunities As we enter 2025, I’m filled with excitement about […]
Milngavie book shop and TV’s Sean Batty celebrate festive firsts and say: ‘shop local’
Television presenter Sean Batty and book shop owner Elaine Sinclair have celebrated their own festive firsts together. The popular STV weatherman called into Daydreams Bookshop in Milngavie on Tuesday (December 17) to sign copies of his first children’s book, The Worst Christmas Weather EVER! There, Elaine is embarking on her first Christmas in business. And […]
Scottish Government Minister backs calls for Scots to think local first this Christmas
A Scottish Government minister has issued a rallying cry for people across the country to choose local and back businesses in their community this Christmas. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur emphasised the massive impact of strong festive sales on local businesses as seasonal shopping nears its peak. He also encouraged local businesses to support […]
A celebration of our Scotland Loves Local Awards winners – picture gallery
The special achievements of our Scotland Loves Local Awards winners have been celebrated on the national stage. A special reception recognising the impact that each of the recipients have on their communities was held as part of Scotland’s Towns Conference in Perth. Each of the winners in attendance was invited on to the stage by […]
Scotland Loves Local in spotlight at towns conference
The pivotal part that choosing local can play in improving community wealth fell under the spotlight at Scotland’s Towns Conference. Scotland Loves Local’s work in both encouraging people in every corner to think local first was brought to the fore at the major event. So too was the important impact that initiatives such as the […]
Honour for Aberdeenshire Council team championing ‘choose local’ call
The business-boosting success of an Aberdeenshire Council team in championing the drive for residents to choose local has been celebrated on the national stage. Suzanne Rhind and her colleagues in the authority’s regeneration and town centres team have been presented with a judges’ special Scotland Loves Local Award. The prize is in recognition of the […]
TV weatherman Sean Batty tours Scotland with ‘The Worst Christmas Weather EVER!’
Scotland Loves Local Ambassador Sean Batty has released his debut Christmas children’s book – and is touring local events across the country. We’ve known Sean as the energetic and passionate weatherman on STV for nearly 20 years, but this year, he’s taking his love for both Christmas and weather to new heights with The Worst […]
Scots shoppers urged to choose local this Black Friday
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local and get behind businesses in their community this Black Friday. The coming days are expected to be among the highest-spending of the year in retail with major discounts offered as the festive shopping season shifts into top gear. And the team behind the Scotland Loves Local […]
Digital gift card innovation makes it easier for Scottish businesses to reward staff and choose local
Business leaders are being urged to reward their staff and share the perfect present with their community this Christmas. They are being encouraged to invest in their people and local places by using the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as a staff reward. And, thanks to a new digital innovation, getting the cards to colleagues […]