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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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