Eco warrior’s massive West Lothian clean-up mission celebrated
An eco warrior who has played a key part in clearing hundreds of tonnes of litter says he is “blown away” to have his efforts recognised in the Scotland Loves Local Awards. Jim Allan is an influential force in West Lothian Litter Pickers, a movement supported by a 3,650-strong Facebook group credited with not just […]
Friendships flourish in Dalry’s special community garden
The team behind a gardening project which has bloomed into a vibrant community hub has been named as the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for West Scotland. Awards judges heard how Dalry Community Garden is creating new opportunities for people, as well as a supply of fruit and vegetables to residents of the North Ayrshire […]
Kintore businessman ‘humbled and delighted’ to be crowned North East High Street Hero
A successful businessman who has led a campaign to clean up his home town says his Scotland Loves Local Award success recognition for the whole community. Jim Reid has not only helped boost community pride in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, but has also played a key part in celebrating some special stories. He dedicates huge amounts of […]
BRAG refuses to be beaten as it helps Leven’s journey to stronger future
A group which has battled the odds to bring people back into a Fife town centre – creating jobs and tackling poverty – has been recognised for its impact on the community. BRAG Enterprises (Benarty Regeneration Action Group) is the organisation behind the Together Levenmouth Hub, a hive of events and enterprise on Leven High […]
Dufftown’s Jim recognised as local community champion
A story-teller who’s dedicated decades to championing his community has been praised for local pride and passion. Jim Nicol, of Dufftown, has spends huge amounts of time making the town a better place to be. Those efforts have been recognised by being named as the Highland & Islands High Street Hero in the 2024 Scotland […]
Scotland’s Town of the Year finalists announced
The final contenders in the search to find Scotland’s Town of the Year have been announced. Communities from across the country were put forward for the honour as part of the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. They have been whittled down to the final five now being considered by a panel of judges. They are: […]
Parliamentary praise for cake and coffee trail
The creation of a tasty town trail has been praised in the Scottish Parliament. The Kirky Cake and Coffee Trail in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, was one of three launched across the country during Scotland Loves Local Week. It is part of a pilot project involving Scotland’s Improvement Districts (SIDs) technology firm Vicinity to help showcase […]
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 local will have a profound impact on their future. By getting behind the people, businesses and […]
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. While reminding the community of the difference they can make by supporting local businesses in the […]
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 as being vice-chair of Discover Lanark Business Improvement District. The Hyndford Place enterprise, pictured below, has […]