Shopping Centre champions Scotland Loves Local as new community hub opens
The power of collaboration in championing the message for people to choose local has been highlighted with the opening of a new community hub. East Renfrewshire Council has created another accessible place in which people can connect with local services at The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns. And, to coincide with its opening, centre […]
Our survival depends on people choosing local, Scots businesses say
Three-quarters of Scottish businesses say the support of local people is critical to their survival as they battle continued unprecedented challenges. The statistic has been revealed by the Scotland Loves Local campaign as it issues a rallying cry for people to choose local this summer and support enterprises – and protect jobs – in their […]
Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card initiative supports 3,500 journeys by subway
A pioneering local gift card scheme has enabled 3,500 journeys on the Glasgow Subway in a little under a year – helping Glaswegians to travel across the city, as well as shop, visit attractions, eat out and access services locally. In August 2022, the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) became the first major travel operator […]
Community spirit helps Bute business to shine
Independent Isle of Bute home and gift shop Simply Buteiful has thanked the community – and the region’s local gift card initiative – for helping it to stay open through the winter. Rachel McGinlay served in the police force in Coventry for 28 years before moving to the Isle of Bute to be closer to […]
Barrhead enterprises highlight life-improving impact of choosing local
A trailblazing Barrhead charity has highlighted the life-changing power of people getting behind enterprises in their local communities. Include Me Too Club’s work features that which opens opportunities for volunteering, training and employment for people of all ages and abilities. That includes running the Social Blend coffee shop and gift shop – a place where […]
Staycation Scots to play critical part in keeping communities alive
New research has highlighted the critical impact of tourism on the wider Scottish economy – as almost half of Scots say they will staycation this summer. In a poll conducted by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, the organisation behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign, 73% of Scottish businesses said custom from tourists and visitors is important to […]
Blog: Loving local is key to tackling climate emergency and cost of living crisis
Scotland Loves Local was a campaign born out of the first coronavirus lockdown. But it’s evolving into a mission to drive long-term sustainable change, creating a stronger future for local communities. Scotland’s Towns Partnership Interim Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie explains more. Urging people to choose local is a simple ask to make. Yet the effect’s […]
Sean Batty champions Scotland Loves Local campaign
Television presenter Sean Batty is championing calls for people across Scotland to Choose Local. The popular STV weatherman has signed up as ambassador for Scotland Loves Local, encouraging people across the country to get behind businesses in their community. Sean is working alongside Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the organisation spearheading the campaign on a series […]
Lidl signs up to accept Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
Lidl has announced it is joining the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme, meaning Scots can now look forward to even more choice when using their gift cards. From Kirkwall to Kelso, Lidl’s 111 Scottish stores are now accepting the regional Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards. The cards can be swiped at the till like […]
Doorstep discoveries: Highland businesses highlight ‘Choose Local’ calls
Visitor attractions across the Highlands are calling on people to discover more of what’s on their doorstep this summer – boosting business and safeguarding jobs. Businesses throughout the region are also joining forces in efforts to support each other by sourcing more things locally – as well as keeping visitors local for longer and trailblazing […]