Scotland Loves Local Week to return for 2024
The second annual Scotland Loves Local Week will take place from August 26th until September 1st 2024. The week shines a spotlight on the critical difference that choosing local can mean to the future of communities – as well as showcasing the tremendous work taking place across the country to build stronger and more sustainable […]
Major conference to focus on the future of Scotland’s towns
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is joining forces with Perth & Kinross Council to host a major event to help drive a better future for Scotland’s communities. Delegates from across the country will gather at Perth Concert Hall for the 2024 Scotland’s Towns Conference (STC24) on Wednesday, November 27. The theme for the day will be […]
Voluntary organisations use local gift card to support first tenancies and people facing crisis
The Fife Gift Card is being used by voluntary organisations in initiatives designed to support those in need, including those moving from homelessness into their first tenancies, and people facing crisis circumstances. A collaboration between Fife Council and their housing department, Kingdom Housing Association, Fife charity Furniture Plus and a range of voluntary organisations including […]
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 Local Gift Cards across the country throughout 2023. The figure is on top of about £14m-worth […]
Scotland’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 the beginning of April. Kimberley is a well-known figure in Scotland’s place-making community, having worked alongside […]
East 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 as he visited to shine a spotlight on trailblazing work taking place across East Ayrshire. He […]
Major 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 for the annual Scotland’s Towns Conference on Wednesday November 29th. Speakers will include Scotland’s Minister for […]
Time 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 local gift cards when celebrating success, rather than opting for national or online-only alternatives. Scotland Loves […]
Highland 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 journey at the annual general meeting of Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP). STP, the go-to body which […]
Thanks 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 build a better future for their communities by supporting the businesses around them. And it certainly […]