Labour leader visits Glasgow businesses in support of Scotland Loves Local Week
Scottish Labour Party Leader Anas Sarwar has added his voice to the rallying cry urging Scots to choose local. The Glasgow MSP discussed the importance of supporting local businesses to help communities thrive as he called into a gift shop in the city. His visit to Janet and John, in De Courcy’s Arcade, is part […]
Paisley’s in the spotlight as Scots are urged to choose local: Video and picture gallery
The vision and creativity helping to drive a new future for Paisley was to the fore as a Scottish Government Minister urged Buddies to make a difference and choose local. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur championed the critical difference of getting behind local businesses and projects as he lent his support to Scotland Loves […]
Scottish Government minister makes pledge to think local first
The Scottish Government today made a pledge to help boost the national economy by supporting local businesses whenever it can. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge as he heard about the transformational impact of choosing local while on a visit to Paisley. The pledge – supported by a number […]
Coffee, cake and cocktails: New town trails are a real taste treat
The great tastes of three towns are being celebrated as part of the drive encouraging more Scots to choose local. Scotland’s Improvement Districts (SIDs) has joined forces with tech company Vicinity to launch town trails for Alloa, Kirkintiloch and Linlithgow. Working with the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in each of the towns, they offer a […]
Scotland Loves Local Week: Seize opportunities to breathe new life into our communities
An influential academic says Scotland can shake-off the negativity surrounding its town centres – by accelerating work to create a better future for them, their residents and visitors. Professor Leigh Sparks believes attention is too often skewed towards reflecting on what has gone before rather than seizing new opportunities to tackle the challenges towns face. […]
‘Every penny spent with businesses like ours is an investment in the future of our community’
Historic and newer businesses have highlighted the pivotal part that enterprises such as theirs play in building a better future for the areas they serve. Flooring and furniture store Fraser’s of Ellon, and Hybrid Gaming and Computing supported the call to choose local as Aberdeenshire Council signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – making a […]
Choose local: ‘It’s about supporting someone’s dream, helping build a community, and ensuring our vibrant independent shops have a future’
A business association leader has spoken of the life-improving impact everyone can make by choosing local and backing ‘the bold and brave’ in their community. Craig Hume, chair of Kilmarnock Business Association, has urged people to think local first ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 getting underway (August 26 – September 1). The businessman, […]
Think local first: New ventures highlight high hopes for Hamilton
Unique local businesses will be at the heart of Hamilton as the town builds a new future. That was the view shared as enterprises in the town joined forces in a demonstration of support for each other – making a commitment to buy locally whenever they can. Hamilton Our Town (BID) has signed the Scotland […]
STP and Miconex lead the line by signing Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Sign the Scotland Loves Local Pledge and show your commitment to choosing local. That’s the message from the organisations spearheading the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as people, businesses, local authorities and other organisations are urged to show their support. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the go-to body for towns and places, is the organisation which […]
Local action to shine in the spotlight of national conference
The vision and investment to revitalise Perth is poised to inspire communities across Scotland when the city hosts a significant showcase. Perth Concert Hall will be the venue for the 2024 Scotland’s Towns Conference (STC24) on Wednesday, November 27. Speakers will include Scotland’s Minister for Employment and Investment, Tom Arthur MSP, with delegates travelling from […]