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October 23, 2026
TV’s Sean Batty visits Inverurie, Scotland’s Town of the Year
Television presenter - and Scotland Loves Local ambassador - Sean Batty has filmed a special celebration video with residents and businesses in Inverurie as the...
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October 23, 2026
Why Scotland’s Town of Year is so special
Residents and businesses in Scotland’s Town of the Year have been sharing what makes their community so special. Inverurie in Aberdeenshire has taken the top...
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October 23, 2026
Inverurie is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Inverurie has been crowned as Scotland’s Town of the Year 2026. The picturesque Aberdeenshire market town - one of the fastest-growing in Scotland - has...
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October 23, 2026
Innovation accolade for ambitious Ayr town centre transformation team
A trailblazing social enterprise turning the tide on empty buildings in Ayr town centre has received a national accolade for its inspirational innovation. Narture CIC,...
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October 23, 2026
Market founder Lucy’s pivotal role in town centre’s revival is celebrated
A determined market founder credited as a driving force in transforming Bathgate town centre has been named a High Street Hero. Lucy Lawson is the...
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October 23, 2026
Award joy after terrific teenagers take on big town tidy-up
The heroic efforts of teenagers on a mission to make their town better is being celebrated with a special award. Jacqueline Campbell has been named...
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October 23, 2026
Devoted Drumchapel community champion Marion’s work improves lives
A community champion who works tirelessly to improve the lives of families in Drumchapel has been rewarded for her heroic dedication. Marion Lindsay, Senior Family...
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October 23, 2026
Dedicated Norrie’s the ‘quiet custodian of Fort William’
A volunteer deemed the ‘quiet custodian’ of Fort William for his decades of dedication to keeping the town centre tidy and welcoming has been named...
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October 23, 2026
Volunteer who helps make Stirling’s streets safer is a High Street Hero
A volunteer who works tirelessly to make people safer on the streets of Stirling has been named as a High Street Hero. Richard Mclennan, chair...
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October 23, 2026
Double delight for dedicated Derek – ‘trusted champion of town centre’
Derek Ritchie does not just support Inverurie town centre - he defines it. That was testimony shared with judges in the Scotland Loves Local Awards...
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October 23, 2026
Lockerbie bombing widow’s mission to save church is recognised with award
A special award has been presented to a woman whose husband was killed in the Lockerbie bombing, recognising her work to save a church and...
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October 23, 2026
Artist Alec ‘exemplifies everything a High Street Hero should be’
An artist whose gallery has become a platform to strengthen his community has been honoured as a hero. Alec Galloway, founder of Crow Cottage Arts...
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October 23, 2026
Scottish Government minister congratulates Scotland Loves Local Awards winners
A Scottish Government minister has praised the contribution that winners and finalists in this year's Scotland Loves Local Awards make to their communities. Business and...
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