Thanks to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week
The first Scotland Loves Local Week has been declared a success – capturing the attention of thousands nationwide. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) promoted a week of special visits and events to highlight the critical need for people to help...
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Cross-party political support in drive for Scots to choose local
Politicians from across the political spectrum have been showing their support for Scotland Loves Local, championing calls for people to back businesses in their community. Senior SNP, Conservative and Labour figures were among those who visited businesses in their...
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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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‘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...
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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...
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