Choose reuse: Thousands get behind BID’s coffee cup project to reduce waste and boost business
Thousands of free reusable cups have been handed out to coffee lovers in Paisley to encourage consumers to choose reuse. Paisley First BID (Business Improvement District) secured support from Zero Waste Scotland to launch a town-wide reusable cup scheme, making reuse a sustainable and aspirational option for customers buying a hot drink. Customers who return […]
Driving multi-million pound Scotland Loves Local Gift Card success to a new level
Ambitious plans are being pursued to open up the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card to more people in more places. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) – with support from the Scottish Government – is working alongside Perth-headquartered fintech Miconex to broaden the initiative’s reach. Behind-the-scenes work is underway on enhancing the technology behind the gift card […]
Glastonbury stars heading for Milngavie Street Party
Stars hot from the stage at Glastonbury are on their way to Milngavie. Iconic drum and base duo Fabio and Grooverider, actor and DJ Craig Charles and Mercury Music Prize nominees Corto Alto will all be performing at the biggest Milngavie Street Party yet. They are heading to the East Dunbartonshire town just weeks after […]
People Make Places: Theme revealed for Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
The people who make Scotland’s communities so special will be celebrated as part of Scotland Loves Local Week. People Make Places is the theme for this year’s events, which take place from Saturday August 23. A week of activities, including social media campaigning and political visits, will highlight the transformational difference of choosing local – […]
Date set for Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
The third Scotland Loves Local Week will take place from Saturday August 23 2025. There will once again be seven days of events to showcase and celebrate tremendous people, businesses and initiatives which make our communities so special. The week will also shine a spotlight on the dedication, determination and innovation which will shape a […]
We can take choosing local to a new level in 2025
Blog by Scotland’s Towns Partnership Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie: One of the biggest positive differences that people across the country can make for their communities this year is to embrace Scotland Loves Local’s call to action for everyone to think local first. New year, new opportunities As we enter 2025, I’m filled with excitement about […]
Milngavie book shop and TV’s Sean Batty celebrate festive firsts and say: ‘shop local’
Television presenter Sean Batty and book shop owner Elaine Sinclair have celebrated their own festive firsts together. The popular STV weatherman called into Daydreams Bookshop in Milngavie on Tuesday (December 17) to sign copies of his first children’s book, The Worst Christmas Weather EVER! There, Elaine is embarking on her first Christmas in business. And […]
Scottish Government Minister backs calls for Scots to think local first this Christmas
A Scottish Government minister has issued a rallying cry for people across the country to choose local and back businesses in their community this Christmas. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur emphasised the massive impact of strong festive sales on local businesses as seasonal shopping nears its peak. He also encouraged local businesses to support […]
Honour for Aberdeenshire Council team championing ‘choose local’ call
The business-boosting success of an Aberdeenshire Council team in championing the drive for residents to choose local has been celebrated on the national stage. Suzanne Rhind and her colleagues in the authority’s regeneration and town centres team have been presented with a judges’ special Scotland Loves Local Award. The prize is in recognition of the […]
Thank you to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week 2024
Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 was a resounding success – and thanks go to everyone who took part. Across the country, communities used our seven days of action as a platform to demonstrate how the simple act of choosing local will have a profound impact on their future. By getting behind the people, businesses and […]