Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards unlock exciting opportunities
Businesses across the country are cashing in on being part of the groundbreaking Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards – and more are being urged to join them. Shops, visitor attractions, cafes and restaurants were among the thousands which joined...
Read morePhil Prentice: Scotland’s Covid-19 recovery will grow successfully from nation’s grassroots
When – almost two years ago – the nation was ordered into lockdown, it was the people immediately around us to whom we turned for support. Now, as we edge our way from crisis mode to a full, focussed...
Read moreScots shoppers urged to stay safe and choose local amid Omicron restrictions
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to think safety first and stay local in the Christmas countdown as new coronavirus restrictions come into force. Town centre chiefs have issued the plea ahead of the final shopping weekend before the...
Read more‘The importance of town centres needs to be recognised’
The importance of town centres must be recognised – and everyone can play their part in embracing change to create a vibrant future for them. That’s the view of the politician appointed as convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party...
Read moreConvenience store chains back Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards
Scotland’s biggest convenience store chains are throwing their weight behind a landmark initiative to boost local economies. Scotmid, Spar Scotland and One O One Retail have each signed their shops to accept the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as...
Read moreRetail giants sign up to accept Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards
Some of the biggest names on the high street have signed up to accept the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards. Marks & Spencer, Boots, Primark and schuh are just some of the businesses where shoppers will be able...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Awards winners to be announced
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...
Read moreMeet the businesses championing our drive to choose local
Business owners in Prestwick are leading a rallying cry for people across Scotland to choose local and spend with businesses in their region. A number of Main Street traders are fronting the latest phase of the Scotland Loves Local...
Read moreSTV’s Sean Batty to host Scotland Loves Local Awards
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...
Read moreMcKie’s Milngavie: GO Radio’s Gina shines spotlight on her hometown
GO Radio presenter Gina McKie is showing off the marvels of Milngavie as part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign. The station’s afternoon show host is fronting a new video featuring some of her hometown’s brilliant businesses, encouraging others...
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