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Scotland Loves Local Awards: Marion is the nation’s High Street Hero

By Ewan Robertson
on November 17, 2022

A selfless shopkeeper who goes to extraordinary lengths to help her town and townsfolk has been crowned Scotland’s High Street Hero. Marion Gilliland has run her family gift shop – Presents and Correct – in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, for...

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

By Ewan Robertson
on November 10, 2022

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...

Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed

By Ewan Robertson
on October 24, 2022

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...

Time’s running out to make a Scotland Loves Local Awards nomination

By Ewan Robertson
on August 31, 2022

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...

Nominate your community champions in the Scotland Loves Local Awards

By Ewan Robertson
on June 10, 2022

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...

Scotland Loves Local Awards winners revealed

By Ewan Robertson
on November 25, 2021

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...

Scotland Loves Local Awards winners to be announced

By Ewan Robertson
on November 23, 2021

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...

Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed

By Ewan Robertson
on November 1, 2021

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...

STV’s Sean Batty to host Scotland Loves Local Awards

By Ewan Robertson
on September 27, 2021

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...

Scotland Loves Local Awards to honour community champions

By Ewan Robertson
on June 28, 2021

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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Scotland Loves Local Awards: Marion is the nation’s High Street Hero

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

Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed

Time’s running out to make a Scotland Loves Local Awards nomination

Nominate your community champions in the Scotland Loves Local Awards

Scotland Loves Local Awards winners revealed

Scotland Loves Local Awards winners to be announced

Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed

STV’s Sean Batty to host Scotland Loves Local Awards

Scotland Loves Local Awards to honour community champions

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