Choose local: ‘It’s about supporting someone’s dream, helping build a community, and ensuring our vibrant independent shops have a future’
A business association leader has spoken of the life-improving impact everyone can make by choosing local and backing ‘the bold and brave’ in their community. Craig Hume, chair of Kilmarnock Business Association, has urged people to think local first ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 getting underway (August 26 – September 1). The businessman, […]
Sean Batty swaps studio for salon as he champions drive to choose local
Television presenter Sean Batty swapped the studio for the salon as clients enjoyed a little celebrity treatment. The STV star normally spends his days forecasting the weather for viewers across the country. But he took time away from his charts and maps to pick up a nail file and brushes at She Is Beauty in […]
‘Local support is at the heart of everything’
People and businesses can be there for each other by choosing local and helping to build better communities. That was the message highlighted by Falkirk Delivers Business Improvement District as it signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge. Chair Deborah Taylor, of DTA & Co Chartered Accountants, said: “Local support is at the heart of everything […]
Think local first: New ventures highlight high hopes for Hamilton
Unique local businesses will be at the heart of Hamilton as the town builds a new future. That was the view shared as enterprises in the town joined forces in a demonstration of support for each other – making a commitment to buy locally whenever they can. Hamilton Our Town (BID) has signed the Scotland […]
STP and Miconex lead the line by signing Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Sign the Scotland Loves Local Pledge and show your commitment to choosing local. That’s the message from the organisations spearheading the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as people, businesses, local authorities and other organisations are urged to show their support. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the go-to body for towns and places, is the organisation which […]
12 unusual ways to use your Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
If you thought that Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards were ideal for staff rewards, you’d be right! But there are many more ways to use local gift cards that you may not have thought about. Our gift card delivery partners Miconex – who operate Town & City Gift Cards across the UK – have shared […]
Co-op signs up to accept Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards
Added convenience is on the cards as Co-op joins the innovative Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card ‘shop local’ initiatives. The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, which was introduced by Scotland’s Towns Partnership and Miconex in 2021, plus Miconex’s Town & City Gift Cards, are designed to support local economies […]
‘Don’t just turn to the online giants on Black Friday’ – Scotland Loves Local
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local this Black Friday and make it a bumper payday for businesses in their community. The team behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign is calling on everyone across the country to think local first during the entire countdown to Christmas rather than automatically turning to online retail […]
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 Card to provide financial support to some of those living in its properties. It is a […]
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 area as she flew the flag for Scotland Loves Local. The Presents and Correct owner, who […]