Scottish Government Minister backs calls for Scots to think local first this Christmas
A Scottish Government minister has issued a rallying cry for people across the country to choose local and back businesses in their community this Christmas. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur emphasised the massive impact of strong festive sales...
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A celebration of our Scotland Loves Local Awards winners – picture gallery
The special achievements of our Scotland Loves Local Awards winners have been celebrated on the national stage. A special reception recognising the impact that each of the recipients have on their communities was held as part of Scotland’s Towns...
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Scotland Loves Local in spotlight at towns conference
The pivotal part that choosing local can play in improving community wealth fell under the spotlight at Scotland’s Towns Conference. Scotland Loves Local’s work in both encouraging people in every corner to think local first was brought to the...
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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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