Cross-party MSPs get behind Scotland Loves Local campaign
Members of the Scottish Parliament from across the political spectrum lined up in support of Scotland Loves Local in a wide-ranging parliamentary debate this week. Scotland Loves Local launched in July 2020 with a simple message: think local first,...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Gift Cards set to unlock multi-million pound boost
Shoppers can unlock a multi-million pound boost for Scotland’s economy by backing a groundbreaking local loyalty scheme. Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards are available to buy from today, giving people another way in which to spend with businesses in...
Read moreLove Local in Linlithgow: Minister hears of town’s Covid-19 fightback
A Scottish Government minister has heard how Linlithgow has shone as a “positive beacon of resilience” during the coronavirus pandemic. Community Wealth Minister Tom Arthur was briefed on the work done by businesses to meet the challenges caused by...
Read moreEconomy Secretary shows support for Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
Scotland’s Economy Secretary says the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card will provide a boost for businesses as they recover from coronavirus. Kate Forbes has urged companies of all kinds across the country to sign up to be part...
Read moreNew Scotland Loves Local Gift Card launched
Every community in Scotland could soon have its own gift card in a milestone move encouraging everyone to support local businesses. The Scottish Government is backing the rollout of the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as part of...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Awards to honour community champions
Special awards will be presented to honour the inspirational and innovative work making Scotland’s communities better places to live. A high street hero, place leader and those leading the charge to tackle climate change will be among those recognised...
Read moreA New Future for Scotland’s Town Centres: Towns Review Group Publishes Report
The group established to look at how Scotland’s towns and town centres can be made stronger has today (3rd February) released its recommendations. The independent review has urged the Scottish Government to take further steps to support greener, healthier,...
Read moreCommunity Projects Cash In on £1m Scotland Loves Local Fund
Scottish Government-funded grants to improve towns and promote them as better places to live. Hundreds of projects across Scotland are sharing £1m to help improve and promote their communities. In excess of 200 grants from the Scotland Loves Local...
Read more£30 Million Announced To Support Regeneration and Scottish Town Centre Economic Recovery
Scottish Government – All of Scotland’s 32 local authorities and more than 25 individual community regeneration projects will receive a share of £30 million of new investment for regeneration and town centres. The funding will be available immediately through...
Read moreCommunities Secretary Backs ‘Scotland Loves Local’ in Daily Record Column
The Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell MSP, has underlined her and the Scottish Government’s support for the #ScotlandLovesLocal campaign. Scotland Loves Local is a national initiative designed to encourage all those who live in...
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