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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Scotland Loves Local Week 2024: How you can get involved
Scotland Loves Local Week will return for a second year from August 26th until September 1st 2024 – and there are many ways in which you and your organisation can get involved. The week, organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership,...
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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....
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Scotland 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...
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Local 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...
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‘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...
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