Thank you to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week 2024
Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 was a resounding success – and thanks go to everyone who took part. Across the country, communities used our seven days of action as a platform to demonstrate how the simple act of choosing...
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Toasting the gift of local: ‘Protect jobs and give our communities a brighter future’
The life-improving impact of choosing local has been highlighted as Scotland Loves Local Week draws to a close. A message that’s relevant to every community in the country has been shared in a video released by East Dunbartonshire Council....
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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...
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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...
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Paisley’s in the spotlight as Scots are urged to choose local: Video and picture gallery
The vision and creativity helping to drive a new future for Paisley was to the fore as a Scottish Government Minister urged Buddies to make a difference and choose local. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur championed the critical...
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Scottish Government minister makes pledge to think local first
The Scottish Government today made a pledge to help boost the national economy by supporting local businesses whenever it can. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge as he heard about the transformational impact...
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Gavin’s Mill serves up a treat for Sean Batty in special Scotland Loves Local video
Customers at a community cafe and shop in Milngavie were treated to some star service – courtesy of television presenter Sean Batty. The STV weatherman spent an afternoon working with the team at Gavin’s Mill as part of a...
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Scotland Loves Local Week: Seize opportunities to breathe new life into our communities
An influential academic says Scotland can shake-off the negativity surrounding its town centres – by accelerating work to create a better future for them, their residents and visitors. Professor Leigh Sparks believes attention is too often skewed towards reflecting...
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‘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...
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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...
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