Local action to shine in the spotlight of national conference
The vision and investment to revitalise Perth is poised to inspire communities across Scotland when the city hosts a significant showcase. Perth Concert Hall will be the venue for the 2024 Scotland’s Towns Conference (STC24) on Wednesday, November 27....
Read moreScotland Loves Local Gift Card partners hailed as ‘force for good’
A commitment to positively impacting people, places and businesses was the driver for Miconex – the Scottish fintech which delivers the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card – being honoured at the PayTech Awards, in association with Fintech Futures. The...
Read moreLocal support will ensure a bright future for our high streets, boutique owner says
A boutique owner has spoken of her growing confidence in a new future for high streets as a major campaign urges Scots to choose local. Lauren Brown owns designer clothes store Sisters and Misters in Falkirk town centre, where...
Read more‘We employ local, shop local – and would encourage you do do the same’
Watch the video: Local businesses have spoken of the game-changing difference that the support of people in their area means to them and their future. Members of Alloa First Business Improvement District (BID) are among those who have been...
Read more‘Now is the time to invest in Scotland’s towns and cities’ – business boss
The chairman of a Scottish family leisure activity firm has hailed the £13 million distribution of Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards as a boost for community inclusion. Innoflate is among the brands showing its support for the initiative, praising...
Read moreLove local in Kilmarnock: Rock ‘n’ roll provost hits the road as tour guide – picture gallery
A motorbike-loving rock ‘n’ roll provost hit the road as he turned tour guide. But while Councillor Jim Todd is often seen on the streets of East Ayrshire riding his classic Triumph, he was instead out on four wheels...
Read moreHow Barr Community Council used the Scotland Loves Local South Ayrshire Gift Card
The South Ayrshire Gift Card can be spent with over 100 businesses across South Ayrshire. In May 2022, Barr Community Council gave each of its 133 households a £50 South Ayrshire Gift Card, using wind farm funding. Tom Walker...
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