Praise for Scotland Loves Local campaign chief as he steps back from role
The man who led the launch and successful rollout of the Scotland Loves Local campaign has been praised for his work after announcing that he is stepping back from his role. Phil Prentice has been at the forefront of the drive for people to support businesses in their communities and build better lives locally through […]
Positive gift card impact highlighted in Scottish Parliament
A business leader championed the positive the impact of a local gift card programme in boosting business and helping households as he spoke at a reception in the Scottish Parliament. Aberdeen Inspired chief executive Adrian Watson, pictured above, was among the speakers at a special Holyrood reception highlighting the impact of community-led action on building stronger, […]
Scotland Loves Local Town Square: Picture gallery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The fantastic reasons why we should all think, choose and spend locally to build a stronger future were showcased superbly at the Scotland’s Towns Conference. The Scotland Loves Local Town Square was among the highlights of the event – highlighting the many businesses and organisations that make communities across the country so special, as well […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards: Marion is the nation’s High Street Hero
A selfless shopkeeper who goes to extraordinary lengths to help her town and townsfolk has been crowned Scotland’s High Street Hero. Marion Gilliland has run her family gift shop – Presents and Correct – in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, for more than 30 years, becoming a powerful force for good in her community. Not only has […]
‘We all have a role to play in making Scotland’s towns better’, leaders say
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Collaboration and determination will deliver a new future for Scotland’s towns while tackling the challenges of climate change, coronavirus recovery and the rising cost of living, a Scottish Government minister has said. Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, reinforced the need to put town centres first as he spoke at […]
Scotland Loves Local: Helping the nation to recover and rebuild
The vision of the Scotland Loves Local campaign can play a critical part in supporting communities as high streets become stronger and more sustainable. That was one of the messages shared as a blueprint to help build a better future for town and city centres fell under the spotlight at an event in Inverness. Business […]
Could you help champion Scotland Loves Local in Argyll and Bute?
To help keep spending local, support businesses and protect jobs, businesses across Argyll and Bute are being encouraged to give their backing to the successful Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme. The council is now looking for Business Ambassadors to sign up to showcase their business and help promote the Argyll and Bute card scheme […]
Phil Prentice: Scotland’s Covid-19 recovery will grow successfully from nation’s grassroots
When – almost two years ago – the nation was ordered into lockdown, it was the people immediately around us to whom we turned for support. Now, as we edge our way from crisis mode to a full, focussed recovery from the consequences of coronavirus, it is to those very same people to whom we […]
‘The importance of town centres needs to be recognised’
The importance of town centres must be recognised – and everyone can play their part in embracing change to create a vibrant future for them. That’s the view of the politician appointed as convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on Towns and Town Centres. Speaking after chairing her first meeting today (Wednesday, December 8), […]
Scotland Loves Local Awards to honour community champions
Special awards will be presented to honour the inspirational and innovative work making Scotland’s communities better places to live. A high street hero, place leader and those leading the charge to tackle climate change will be among those recognised in the Scotland Loves Local Awards. Nominations open today (Monday, June 28), with people being urged […]