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 she has been in business for 28 years. And, despite the unprecedented challenges that retailers have […]
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 highlighted as part of the first Scotland Loves Local Week. Tourism is a major employer in […]
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 support for local enterprises and the people behind them. Figures released as part of the first […]
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. And, as an ambassador for Scotland Loves Local, he has been filming – alongside his dog […]
‘We employ local, shop local – and would encourage you do do the same’
Watch the video: Local businesses have spoken of the game-changing difference that the support of people in their area means to them and their future. Members of Alloa First Business Improvement District (BID) are among those who have been playing a high-profile role championing the first Scotland Loves Local Week (August 28 – September 3). […]
Choosing local saved my family’s business, trailblazing farmer says
Farmer Bryce Cunningham says the power of people choosing local has not only helped ensure the survival of his family’s farm – but its push towards net zero too. And the third generation dairyman has described how the most simple of decisions for shoppers to back businesses close to home has remarkable effect as part […]
Nearly nine-in-10 Scots say they must shop local to ensure high streets thrive
Increasing numbers of Scots say they realise the power of shopping locally and the value of spending in their local high street to ensure businesses and communities thrive. A new poll demonstrates an encouraging hardening of support for the future of town centres, along with growing recognition of the importance of choosing local to protect […]
Watch Sean Batty’s home town tour as he urges Buddies to Choose Local
Sean Batty is leading the rallying cry for Buddies to choose local and get behind businesses in Paisley. The STV weatherman has shone a spotlight on some of the gems of his home town as an ambassador for Scotland Loves Local. And, in a new promotional video highlighting the critical need for people to spend […]
Scotland’s Trade Fair – NEW DATES – 27-29th March 2022
Scotland’s Trade Fair has been rescheduled to take place on 27th – 29th March 2022. Seek out new products from a myriad of Scottish suppliers who are only showing at this Show. Many will be ready to turn round orders quickly so can stock to shops by Easter. Be first to see the Launch Gallery […]
Emotional support service offered to small businesses across Scotland
Special support is being offered to help people in small businesses across Scotland respond to stresses created or exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. An alliance in Oban has developed the free cognitive behavioural coaching which it believes is greatly needed as people return to their places of work, including some who have been on long-term […]