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 ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 getting underway (August 26 – September 1). The businessman, […]
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 charts and maps to pick up a nail file and brushes at She Is Beauty in […]
‘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 Taylor, of DTA & Co Chartered Accountants, said: “Local support is at the heart of everything […]
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 support. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the go-to body for towns and places, is the organisation which […]
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 partners Miconex – who operate Town & City Gift Cards across the UK – have shared […]
‘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 think local first during the entire countdown to Christmas rather than automatically turning to online retail […]
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 area as she flew the flag for Scotland Loves Local. The Presents and Correct owner, who […]
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 the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card. In summer 2022, Glasgow City Council distributed cards loaded with […]
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 Business Improvement District (BID) in celebration of Scotland Loves Local Week. And they not only endorsed […]
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 (BID) as part of Scotland Loves Local Week. And Mr Arthur, who is also Minister for […]