Scotland Loves Local in spotlight at towns conference
The pivotal part that choosing local can play in improving community wealth fell under the spotlight at Scotland’s Towns Conference. Scotland Loves Local’s work in both encouraging people in every corner to think local first was brought to the fore at the major event. So too was the important impact that initiatives such as the […]
Honour for Aberdeenshire Council team championing ‘choose local’ call
The business-boosting success of an Aberdeenshire Council team in championing the drive for residents to choose local has been celebrated on the national stage. Suzanne Rhind and her colleagues in the authority’s regeneration and town centres team have been presented with a judges’ special Scotland Loves Local Award. The prize is in recognition of the […]
TV weatherman Sean Batty tours Scotland with ‘The Worst Christmas Weather EVER!’
Scotland Loves Local Ambassador Sean Batty has released his debut Christmas children’s book – and is touring local events across the country. We’ve known Sean as the energetic and passionate weatherman on STV for nearly 20 years, but this year, he’s taking his love for both Christmas and weather to new heights with The Worst […]
Scots shoppers urged to choose local this Black Friday
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local and get behind businesses in their community this Black Friday. The coming days are expected to be among the highest-spending of the year in retail with major discounts offered as the festive shopping season shifts into top gear. And the team behind the Scotland Loves Local […]
Scotland’s Town of the Year: ‘Oban is a special, warm, welcoming place’
The warmth and welcome of Oban has been celebrated far and wide as the community was crowned as Town of the Year in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. Speaking to Scotland Loves Local ambassador Sean Batty, David Adams McGilp, VisitScotland‘s Regional Director for Argyll and Isles, shared some of what be believes makes the […]
Oban is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Oban has been crowned as Town of the Year in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. It has lifted the title after judges heard how townsfolk have banded together to “reinvent” the picturesque Argyllshire community. The accolade comes amid a remarkable year in which the town has shone in the global spotlight, delivering a multi-million […]
TV’s Sean Batty helps celebrate as remarkable Perth project lifts enterprising title
An enterprise which is tackling poverty and the climate crisis in Perth has picked up the Scotland Loves Local Most Enterprising Community Award. Letham Climate Challenge was set up to improve lives in a neighbourhood where income deprivation and rates of child poverty are higher than average. In the past year alone, it has seen […]
National accolade celebrates leading Ayrshire businessman’s tireless local work
A prominent businessman has lifted a top national award for the “profound” impact he has had championing and improving his community Kilmarnock-based optician Peter Telfer has lifted the Scotland Loves Local Place Leader Award in recognition of his dedication in championing his hometown and the wider area. He was surprised with the honour at a […]
Army veteran’s Falkirk High Street heroics honoured
A life-saving Army veteran credited with keeping a town centre safe and clean has been hailed as a High Street Hero. Alan Sayers spends his days ensuring that the heart of Falkirk is a welcoming, safe and friendly environment, on top of additionally working at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Those efforts – and […]
‘Humble, determined, caring’ Linnhe helps to make Moffat a better place
A community champion at the heart of life in Moffat has been crowned a High Street Hero. Artist and entrepreneur Linnhe Cringean is one of the driving forces behind the town’s major events – from its superb Duck Race Fun Day to the magical Christmas Lights Festival. For more than 20 years, her dedication and […]