Honour for Aberdeenshire Council team championing ‘choose local’ call
The business-boosting success of an Aberdeenshire Council team in championing the drive for residents to choose local has been celebrated on the national stage. Suzanne Rhind and her colleagues in the authority’s regeneration and town centres team have been...
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TV weatherman Sean Batty tours Scotland with ‘The Worst Christmas Weather EVER!’
Scotland Loves Local Ambassador Sean Batty has released his debut Christmas children’s book – and is touring local events across the country. We’ve known Sean as the energetic and passionate weatherman on STV for nearly 20 years, but this...
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Scots shoppers urged to choose local this Black Friday
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local and get behind businesses in their community this Black Friday. The coming days are expected to be among the highest-spending of the year in retail with major discounts offered as...
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Digital gift card innovation makes it easier for Scottish businesses to reward staff and choose local
Business leaders are being urged to reward their staff and share the perfect present with their community this Christmas. They are being encouraged to invest in their people and local places by using the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card...
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Scotland’s Town of the Year: ‘Oban is a special, warm, welcoming place’
The warmth and welcome of Oban has been celebrated far and wide as the community was crowned as Town of the Year in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. Speaking to Scotland Loves Local ambassador Sean Batty, David Adams...
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Research suggests new ways to motivate employees through rewards and incentives
Winter rewards, unexpected rewards and support for local could be key to tackling workplace motivation, according to new research. The research, undertaken by Perth-based fintech Miconex with over 4,000 employees, organisations and consumers found that winter is worst for...
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How to use the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card to reward your colleagues and community this Christmas
It has become easier than ever to use the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card (SLLGC) as a reward for your staff. Watch our new animation to see how simple it has become If your business is looking for a...
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Oban is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Oban has been crowned as Town of the Year in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. It has lifted the title after judges heard how townsfolk have banded together to “reinvent” the picturesque Argyllshire community. The accolade comes amid...
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TV’s Sean Batty helps celebrate as remarkable Perth project lifts enterprising title
An enterprise which is tackling poverty and the climate crisis in Perth has picked up the Scotland Loves Local Most Enterprising Community Award. Letham Climate Challenge was set up to improve lives in a neighbourhood where income deprivation and...
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National accolade celebrates leading Ayrshire businessman’s tireless local work
A prominent businessman has lifted a top national award for the “profound” impact he has had championing and improving his community Kilmarnock-based optician Peter Telfer has lifted the Scotland Loves Local Place Leader Award in recognition of his dedication...
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