Love local drive supports vulnerable and protects jobs in Drumchapel
A Glasgow housing association has injected tens of thousands of pounds into the city economy by giving its tenants greater spending power. Cernach, which owns almost 900 homes in Drumchapel, has been using the Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift...
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High Street Hero Marion celebrates power of community with TV presenter
Television presenter Sean Batty has been hearing from Scotland’s High Street Hero about the town she loves – and the community’s critical support. Cumnock businesswoman Marion Gilliland highlighted the difference that people can make by backing businesses in their...
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Scotland Loves Local Gift Card has brought new people to my business
For more than 50 years David Cox Butchers has been a staple part of the community in Bridgeton, Glasgow, supported by a loyal core of customers. They have now, however, been joined by a new band – thanks to...
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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...
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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...
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Cross-party political support in drive for Scots to choose local
Politicians from across the political spectrum have been showing their support for Scotland Loves Local, championing calls for people to back businesses in their community. Senior SNP, Conservative and Labour figures were among those who visited businesses in their...
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Capital MSP gets behind city businesses during Scotland Loves Local Week
A capital city MSP championed local businesses and communities as city businesses added their voices to the first Scotland Loves Local Week. Visiting cafes, shops and other attractions in his Edinburgh Northern and Leith constituency, Ben Macpherson MSP applauded...
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Town’s TikTok stars for Scotland Loves Local Week
MSPs enjoyed a little music, called into a bar – and even did a spot of ironing – as they championed the wonderful work of a town’s businesses. Three local representatives at Holyrood met members of Hamilton Our Town...
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MSP meets some of the faces of Scotland Loves Local
Businesses in a community which has played a starring role in Scotland Loves Local this summer have had their efforts praised by a local MSP. Renfrewshire South MSP Tom Arthur met members of All About Barrhead Business Improvement District...
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Local support will ensure a bright future for our high streets, boutique owner says
A boutique owner has spoken of her growing confidence in a new future for high streets as a major campaign urges Scots to choose local. Lauren Brown owns designer clothes store Sisters and Misters in Falkirk town centre, where...
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