Oban is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Oban has been crowned as Town of the Year in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. It has lifted the title after judges heard how townsfolk have banded together to “reinvent” the picturesque Argyllshire community. The accolade comes amid...
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TV’s Sean Batty helps celebrate as remarkable Perth project lifts enterprising title
An enterprise which is tackling poverty and the climate crisis in Perth has picked up the Scotland Loves Local Most Enterprising Community Award. Letham Climate Challenge was set up to improve lives in a neighbourhood where income deprivation and...
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National accolade celebrates leading Ayrshire businessman’s tireless local work
A prominent businessman has lifted a top national award for the “profound” impact he has had championing and improving his community Kilmarnock-based optician Peter Telfer has lifted the Scotland Loves Local Place Leader Award in recognition of his dedication...
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Army veteran’s Falkirk High Street heroics honoured
A life-saving Army veteran credited with keeping a town centre safe and clean has been hailed as a High Street Hero. Alan Sayers spends his days ensuring that the heart of Falkirk is a welcoming, safe and friendly environment,...
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‘Humble, determined, caring’ Linnhe helps to make Moffat a better place
A community champion at the heart of life in Moffat has been crowned a High Street Hero. Artist and entrepreneur Linnhe Cringean is one of the driving forces behind the town’s major events – from its superb Duck Race...
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Eco warrior’s massive West Lothian clean-up mission celebrated
An eco warrior who has played a key part in clearing hundreds of tonnes of litter says he is “blown away” to have his efforts recognised in the Scotland Loves Local Awards. Jim Allan is an influential force in...
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Glasgow’s Visit West End lifts Scotland Loves Local Award
The chair of Visit West End has spoken of his delighted as the business improvement district was named as the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for Glasgow. The accolade recognises the organisation’s relentless drive to to boost business...
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Friendships flourish in Dalry’s special community garden
The team behind a gardening project which has bloomed into a vibrant community hub has been named as the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for West Scotland. Awards judges heard how Dalry Community Garden is creating new opportunities for...
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Kintore businessman ‘humbled and delighted’ to be crowned North East High Street Hero
A successful businessman who has led a campaign to clean up his home town says his Scotland Loves Local Award success recognition for the whole community. Jim Reid has not only helped boost community pride in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, but...
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BRAG refuses to be beaten as it helps Leven’s journey to stronger future
A group which has battled the odds to bring people back into a Fife town centre – creating jobs and tackling poverty – has been recognised for its impact on the community. BRAG Enterprises (Benarty Regeneration Action Group) is...
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