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 them even greater support – protecting jobs and keeping money local for longer – as part […]
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 in July 2025 to lead a renewed push to keep spending local, secure jobs and support […]
£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 Scotland Loves Local Week. Businesses throughout the city are this week are championing the message for […]
Local loyalty: Recycling firm leads the way with Scottish employee rewards
As part of Scotland Loves Local Week, Binn Group have praised the choice, ease of use and eco credentials of the Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards, having used multiple regional cards in their long service awards. Scotland’s leading recycling and resource management company, Binn Group, is encouraging organisations to choose the country’s local gift card […]
Deputy First Minister: ‘If you choose a local business, you are supporting local jobs’ – video
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes MSP, visited a popular bakery on Dingwall High Street – in her constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch – to mark Scotland Loves Local Week. Afterwards, we caught up with her and she spoke of how supporting local businesses protect local jobs, investing in the local economy and creating […]
Revealed: The £283m impact of spending just £1-a-week more with Scotland’s local businesses
Almost £283m more could be driven directly into Scotland’s regional economies if everyone in the country spent just £1-a-week extra with local businesses. The significant financial difference that can be made – safeguarding the future of businesses and protecting jobs – has been highlighted as part of Scotland Loves Local Week. Businesses and organisations across […]
Scotland Loves Local Week 2025: Meet some of the people who make our places
The theme of Scotland Loves Local Week 2025 is People Make Places. Over the course of the coming days, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the people, businesses and organisations who are playing a critical part in shaping a stronger, more sustainable future for communities across the country. Read more: How you can get involved […]
TV’s Sean Batty shares the magic of choosing local
TV weatherman Sean Batty popped into a spell-binding Scots shop as he celebrated the magic of the nation’s local businesses. The STV weather presenter was at The Lonely Broomstick in Falkirk to mark the launch of Scotland Loves Local Week, which starts today. Leslie Lenaghen, owner of the enchanting Harry Potter-inspired store stocking wands, broomsticks […]
It’s Scotland Loves Local Week: Here’s how you can get involved
It’s Scotland Loves Local Week – the time to celebrate and get behind the people who make our places. From Saturday August 23 until Saturday August 30, the team at Scotland’s Towns Partnership is championing the message for us all to choose local. The theme of this year’s activity is People Make Places, reminding us […]
Celebrating the people who make Stirling
Stories of the people and historic businesses at the heart of Stirling are to be brought to life as part of an exciting new collaboration. Go Forth Stirling BID and Historic Environment Scotland (HES), with the support of Stirling Council, are joining forces to celebrate the role that local businesses play in local life. Over […]