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 a stronger, more sustainable future for communities across the country. By signing up, BIDs are highlighting […]
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 difference of getting behind local businesses and projects as he lent his support to Scotland Loves […]
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 of choosing local while on a visit to Paisley. The pledge – supported by a number […]
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 drive to highlight the importance of backing local businesses. He served in the shop and stepped […]
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 on what has gone before rather than seizing new opportunities to tackle the challenges towns face. […]
‘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 call to choose local as Aberdeenshire Council signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – making a […]
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 ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 getting underway (August 26 – September 1). The businessman, […]
‘Local support is at the heart of everything’
People and businesses can be there for each other by choosing local and helping to build better communities. That was the message highlighted by Falkirk Delivers Business Improvement District as it signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge. Chair Deborah Taylor, of DTA & Co Chartered Accountants, said: “Local support is at the heart of everything […]
Think local first: New ventures highlight high hopes for Hamilton
Unique local businesses will be at the heart of Hamilton as the town builds a new future. That was the view shared as enterprises in the town joined forces in a demonstration of support for each other – making a commitment to buy locally whenever they can. Hamilton Our Town (BID) has signed the Scotland […]
STP and Miconex lead the line by signing Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Sign the Scotland Loves Local Pledge and show your commitment to choosing local. That’s the message from the organisations spearheading the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as people, businesses, local authorities and other organisations are urged to show their support. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the go-to body for towns and places, is the organisation which […]