Think local first: ‘Community’s support will allow our town to flourish’
Family business owner Douglas MacMillan knows all too well the critical difference that people choosing local makes, creating a thriving community which everyone can be part and proud of. He runs town centre business Jacks the Ironmonger, as well as being vice-chair of Discover Lanark Business Improvement District. The Hyndford Place enterprise, pictured below, has […]
BIDs back the Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) across Scotland are highlighting their commitment to choosing local by signing up to the Scotland Loves Local Pledge. The pledge is a commitment to thinking local first to help protect jobs, safeguard businesses and build a stronger, more sustainable future for communities across the country. By signing up, BIDs are highlighting […]
Historic attraction makes commitment to boosting economy by choosing local
An award-winning historic Ayrshire attraction and community hub has vowed to do everything it can to help boost the region’s economy. The charity (SC031541), that oversees the daily running of Dundonald Castle and owns the Visitor Centre, has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge, promising to prioritise spending and supporting local enterprises whenever it can. […]
Scottish Parliament motions celebrate Scotland Loves Local Week
Two motions have been lodged in the Scottish Parliament to celebrate Scotland Loves Local Week – highlighting the importance of local businesses and enterprises. MSPs from across the political spectrum are supporting the motions, laid down by Liam McArthur, the Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney, and Pam Gosal, Conservative MSP for West Scotland. Liam McArthur […]
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 for Scotland Loves Local Week (August 26 – September 1). There, he heard how the support […]
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 shop in the city. His visit to Janet and John, in De Courcy’s Arcade, is part […]
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 and to her school friends – two years ago. The Calderglen High School pupil sells healing […]
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 Linlithgow. Working with the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in each of the towns, they offer a […]
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 its members to support other enterprises in their area whenever they possibly can, FSB is supporting […]
‘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 call to choose local as Aberdeenshire Council signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – making a […]