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...
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‘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...
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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...
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Scotland Loves Local Gift Card has brought new people to my business
For more than 50 years David Cox Butchers has been a staple part of the community in Bridgeton, Glasgow, supported by a loyal core of customers. They have now, however, been joined by a new band – thanks to...
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Town’s TikTok stars for Scotland Loves Local Week
MSPs enjoyed a little music, called into a bar – and even did a spot of ironing – as they championed the wonderful work of a town’s businesses. Three local representatives at Holyrood met members of Hamilton Our Town...
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MSP meets some of the faces of Scotland Loves Local
Businesses in a community which has played a starring role in Scotland Loves Local this summer have had their efforts praised by a local MSP. Renfrewshire South MSP Tom Arthur met members of All About Barrhead Business Improvement District...
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Local support will ensure a bright future for our high streets, boutique owner says
A boutique owner has spoken of her growing confidence in a new future for high streets as a major campaign urges Scots to choose local. Lauren Brown owns designer clothes store Sisters and Misters in Falkirk town centre, where...
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Scotland Loves Local Week: Discover more of what’s on your doorstep
A visitor attraction has highlighted the importance of Scots discovering more of what’s on their doorstep to the future of local economies. The impact of people enjoying days out close to home and staycations across the country has been...
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Award-winning collective champions ‘choose local’ rallying cry
A trailblazing social enterprise is championing the charge for people to choose local and build a stronger future for Scottish communities. The Guild Dumfries has highlighted the profound difference that the simple decision makes as a poll highlighted huge...
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Scotland Loves Local Week: Sean Batty shines spotlight on beautiful Ballater
Television presenter Sean Batty has shared his love for an Aberdeenshire village as part of a drive inspiring Scots to choose local. The popular STV weatherman says Ballater, in Royal Deeside, is one of his favourite places to visit....
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