‘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...
Read moreOne-O-One retail and the Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card
“One-O-One is the largest independent convenience store group in Scotland, with a portfolio of 46 shops, and operates from their head office in Glasgow’s West End. The group accepts Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards across its stores, and have...
Read moreNew Documentary aims to inspire adventures close to home
A new documentary exploring gravel routes around the council boundaries of Clacksmannanshire, east Lothian, Falkirk and Glasgow aims to encourage exploration of familiar surroundings. ‘Explore Your Boundaries’ was inspired by the desire to create adventures close to home, a...
Read moreLerwick’s ‘Love Local’ October Holiday Activities Hailed a Success
The activities arranged by Living Lerwick, the BID for Lerwick, during the October holidays have generated plenty of footfall to Lerwick town centre and have been hailed a success by business owners and customers. The Love Local Hub set...
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