Our Garnock Valley vision can inspire communities across Scotland
A unique approach to forging a new future for three North Ayrshire towns has picked up a special national award. Beith, Dalry and Kilbirnie are thought to be the first linked towns in Scotland to create a local place plan for a cluster of communities, rather than each working in isolation. The result of that […]
Margaret’s commitment to her community is celebrated
A dedicated shopkeeper has been applauded for her commitment to her community. Margaret Ferguson has owned and run her store, MM Ferguson, in Alyth, near Blairgowrie, for 53 years. That long service has been recognised today as she was named as the 2025 Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for Mid Scotland and Fife. Awards […]
‘It’s an honour to work with such great businesses’
A leading light with Living Lerwick is officially a High Street Hero. Joanne Williams, the Business Improvement District’s (BID) project assistant, works tirelessly to champion businesses in the town centre. And her commitment and creativity in doing so has seen her named as the Scotland Loves Local Awards Islands High Street Hero 2025. Award judges […]
Boghall butcher Paul’s perfect recipe for community success
The butcher who created Britain’s ‘pie of pies’ is tasting fresh success – thanks to his commitment to serving his community. Paul Boyle, of Boghall Butchers in Bathgate, has been named as this year’s Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for Lothian. That accolade – recognising 50 years-and-counting of dedication to customers throughout West Lothian […]
Carolyn’s a driving force behind former department store’s transformation
A driving force behind the transformation of an abandoned former Aberdeenshire department store into a cinema, cafe and events venue has been named a High Street Hero. Carolyn Powell, Joint General Manager of Huntly Development Trust, was a key figure in the multi-million pound project to redevelop Number 30 The Square over six years. The […]
High Street Hero Hugh helps drive jobs boost into Kilmarnock
A property developer who has helped bring about 100 jobs into Kilmarnock town centre has been named as a high street hero. Hugh Mulgrew opened Corespace on Portland Street last year, transforming a building which had long sat empty into serviced office accommodation. It is now home to 11 organisations, ranging from local enterprises to […]
Yarn-tastic: Kirkintilloch craft shop staff are High Street Heroes
A special shop credited with “enriching its community one stitch at a time” has been honoured as a hero of the High Street. Stitch & Yarn – a fabric, yarn and haberdashery store – has been described as the “creative heart” of Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire. And its commitment to sustainability, along with work including that […]
Scotland’s Towns Conference 2025- Investment and Innovation: Delivering for Scotland’s Economy
Scotland’s Towns Partnership’s annual conference returns for 2025, taking place on the 27th November in Glasgow. As Glasgow marks its 850th year, Scotland’s Towns Conference 2025 brings together leaders, practitioners, and communities to explore how investment and innovation can deliver sustainable economic growth for towns and cities across the country. Join us to discuss, learn, and […]
Scotland’s Town of the Year finalists announced
The final contenders in the search to find Scotland’s Town of the Year have been announced. Communities from across the country were put forward for the honour as part of the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards. From those nominated, three have been shortlisted. They are: Last year’s first Scotland Loves Local Town of the Year […]
Thank you to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
Scotland Loves Local Week 2025 was a tremendous success, with people and communities the length and breadth of the country championing the call for the nation to choose local. Now we need everyone to live that mantra the whole year through, creating stronger, more sustainable futures for the places that we are proud to call […]