High hopes for business amid Scotland Loves Local glory
A surge of new businesses is poised to power a new era of enterprise in Paisley. Veteran and newer business owners praised the community spirit and support driving interest and success – with more than 20 new businesses opening...
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Paisley is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Paisley has been crowned as Scotland’s Town of the Year. Judges in the Scotland Loves Local Awards awarded the title after being impressed by the critical point reached in the town’s “resurgence” amid unprecedented investment in its future. It...
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Thank you to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
Scotland Loves Local Week 2025 was a tremendous success, with people and communities the length and breadth of the country championing the call for the nation to choose local. Now we need everyone to live that mantra the whole...
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Cross-party political support for Scotland’s drive to think local first
Watch the video: Politicians from across the political spectrum showed their support for Scotland Loves Local Week 2025, shining a spotlight on the people who make places. It was a fantastic show of support for the third Scotland Loves...
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We’re family – and local support for our business means everything to us
The family behind a popular restaurant have described the dedication and pride with which they serve their community – and how overwhelmed they always are by the local people who support them. Ashraf’s Indian Kitchen in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire,...
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Thank you to the people who make our places
Watch the video: As Scotland Loves Local Week draws to a close, Made in Stirling has thanked its volunteers for all they do – highlighting the gratitude that we can all express to everyone working make our places better...
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Scotland’s Town of the Year: Meet some of the people who help make the place
People behind businesses in Scotland’s reigning town of the year say the nation needs to think local first. Oban lifted the top town crown in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards after judges heard how townsfolk banded together to...
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Scots convenience stores highlight critical need for shoppers to choose local
The critical role of community convenience stores in boosting Scotland’s economy has been highlighted as part of a major drive urging shoppers to choose local. Politicians have been visiting shops across the country to champion the need to show...
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Dundee businesses get behind rallying cry to choose local
Businesses in Dundee highlighted the transformational impact of choosing local as part of Scotland Loves Local Week 2025. The message to think local first is reinforced in Dundee through the Scotland Loves Local Dundee Gift Card, which was relaunched...
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£4m and counting: Aberdeen City Gift Card drives local spend
More than £4m in sales have been secured for businesses in Aberdeen by people spending with the city’s local gift card. The major milestone – and the significant impact on the economy – are being celebrated as part of...
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