Scottish Conservatives Chair goes behind scenes at dairy and backs choose local call
An MSP saluted the success of a thriving East Lothian family farm businesses as he and its owner highlighted the impact of support local businesses. South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy visited Yester Farm Dairies in a show of support for Scotland Loves Local Week (August 26 – September 1). There, he heard how the support […]
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 […]
Chloe, 12, flies the flag for young entrepreneurs
A 12-year-old budding businesswoman has been hailed as a shining example of why everyone needs to choose local and set a springboard to success. Chloe Lamberton, from East Kilbride, started her own enterprise – Chloe’s Crystals, selling at markets and to her school friends – two years ago. The Calderglen High School pupil sells healing […]
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 […]
Gavin’s Mill serves up a treat for Sean Batty in special Scotland Loves Local video
Customers at a community cafe and shop in Milngavie were treated to some star service – courtesy of television presenter Sean Batty. The STV weatherman spent an afternoon working with the team at Gavin’s Mill as part of a drive to highlight the importance of backing local businesses. He served in the shop and stepped […]
Nairn businesses back rallying call to choose local
A number of businesses across Nairn have signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge to show their support and commitment to choosing local. Businesses in the seaside town made the pledge ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week which runs from August 26 until September 1. They were visited by Nairn Connects BID manager Lucy Harding accompanied […]
FSB signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Scotland’s small business owners say they will band together to help each other thrive. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is among the local authorities, companies and other organisations which have signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge. By encouraging its members to support other enterprises in their area whenever they possibly can, FSB is supporting […]
Scottish Grocers’ Federation highlights critical need to choose local
Convenience store leaders are backing a drive to help inject millions of pounds more into local economies across Scotland. The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – a commitment to supporting local businesses throughout the country whenever it can. And it is hoped that the move will encourage other businesses […]
‘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 […]