Scottish Government Minister backs calls for Scots to think local first this Christmas
A Scottish Government minister has issued a rallying cry for people across the country to choose local and back businesses in their community this Christmas. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur emphasised the massive impact of strong festive sales...
Read moreScotland Loves Local in spotlight at towns conference
The pivotal part that choosing local can play in improving community wealth fell under the spotlight at Scotland’s Towns Conference. Scotland Loves Local’s work in both encouraging people in every corner to think local first was brought to the...
Read morePaisley’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...
Read moreScottish 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...
Read moreChoosing local saved my family’s business, trailblazing farmer says
Farmer Bryce Cunningham says the power of people choosing local has not only helped ensure the survival of his family’s farm – but its push towards net zero too. And the third generation dairyman has described how the most...
Read moreOur 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...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Gift Card to go digital
The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card is going digital – supported by a £250,000 boost from the Scottish Government. Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards can be loaded with credit and used in participating shops and businesses within users’ local...
Read moreAlmost 7,000 Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards to be distributed across Argyll and Bute
Almost 7,000 Scotland Loves Local Argyll and Bute Gift Cards are being distributed across the region to help families with the rising cost of living and boost business. Argyll and Bute Council is providing support to low-income households by...
Read moreScotland Loves Local: Helping the nation to recover and rebuild
The vision of the Scotland Loves Local campaign can play a critical part in supporting communities as high streets become stronger and more sustainable. That was one of the messages shared as a blueprint to help build a better...
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