“It’s my goal to help businesses showcase what they do.” New Scotland Loves Local Gift Card ambassador appointed
As merchant engagement ambassador for the £16m initiative, Jamie Corkery will work alongside over 7000 existing businesses who accept the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, and bring new businesses on board. Supporting hard working businesses owners across Scotland is...
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Scots shoppers urged to think local first this Black Friday
Call for shoppers to back their communities by keeping spending local this Christmas Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local and get behind businesses in their community this Black Friday – and throughout the festive season. The...
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Peterhead is Scotland’s Most Enterprising Community
The community campaigners behind the transformation of Peterhead’s Victoria Park are officially the most enterprising in Scotland. Peterhead Area Community Trust (PACT) has been awarded the Most Enterprising Community title in the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards. The accolade...
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Miconex launch festive ‘giveback’ campaign
Fintech Miconex has launched its 2025 national festive campaign, The BIG Christmas Giveback, in Scotland as part of its ongoing commitment to powering local communities. Running across its network of Town & City Gift Card programmes in Scotland, and...
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Business Improvement Districts champion Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) the length and breadth of Scotland have been at the forefront of championing Scotland Loves Local Week 2025. They have demonstrated that People Make Places – the theme of the week – by showcasing the...
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Deadline Extended for 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards
The deadline to enter this year’s Scotland Loves Local Awards has been extended by one week following an overwhelming response from communities across the country. Nominations will now close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 27 August, giving individuals, groups and organisations more time...
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Aberdeenshire Council is powering localism with Scotland Loves Local
Communities across Aberdeenshire are experiencing a renewed sense of energy and purpose, thanks to a shared commitment to supporting local places and people. Through strong leadership and widespread community involvement, Aberdeenshire Council has helped turn the Scotland Loves Local...
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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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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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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...
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