Scotland Loves Local Gift Card sales top £1m
Sales of gift cards designed specifically to lock spending into local economies across Scotland have topped £1m for the first time. Corporate orders – mainly rewards for staff – have made up half of the sales of Scotland Loves...
Read moreScotland’s Towns Partnership appoints new Chief Officer
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) – the organisation which spearheads Scotland Loves Local – has appointed Kimberley Guthrie as its new Chief Officer. She has taken up the permanent post after carrying out the role on an interim basis since...
Read moreEast Ayrshire takes CentreStage to star in Scotland Loves Local with Sean Batty
Television weatherman Sean Batty was treated to a rendition of Singing in the Rain as he championed the power of community and choosing local. Members of the Aspire Choir at CentreStage in Kilmarnock sang out for the STV presenter...
Read moreMajor conference to explore how Scotland can deliver towns for all
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is joining forces with Dundee City Council to host a major event focussing on the future of Scottish communities. Delegates from across the country will travel to the The Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee...
Read moreTime to back local businesses with corporate incentive schemes, say Scots
Scots want employers to do more to support other businesses in their community – incentivising staff with rewards which can only be spent with local enterprises. Findings of a poll released today show huge support for companies to use...
Read moreHighland cinema highlights love local in action
The story of how a stunning cinema was created and has thrived in a Highland has been hailed as an inspirational example of love local in action. Businessman Angus MacDonald, the award-winning entrepreneur behind the venture, shared the venue’s...
Read moreThanks to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week
The first Scotland Loves Local Week has been declared a success – capturing the attention of thousands nationwide. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) promoted a week of special visits and events to highlight the critical need for people to help...
Read moreAward-winning collective champions ‘choose local’ rallying cry
A trailblazing social enterprise is championing the charge for people to choose local and build a stronger future for Scottish communities. The Guild Dumfries has highlighted the profound difference that the simple decision makes as a poll highlighted huge...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Week: Sean Batty shines spotlight on beautiful Ballater
Television presenter Sean Batty has shared his love for an Aberdeenshire village as part of a drive inspiring Scots to choose local. The popular STV weatherman says Ballater, in Royal Deeside, is one of his favourite places to visit....
Read moreImprovement district leaders support Scotland Loves Local Week
Leaders of Scotland’s city Business Improvement Districts highlighted the importance of choosing local as they met in Inverness. Gathering during Scotland Loves Local Week (August 28 – September 3), managers and senior officers from across the country stood united...
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