Nominate your community champions in the Scotland Loves Local Awards
Heroic efforts to support Scotland’s high streets and tackle the challenges of climate change in communities will be recognised at special awards. Enterprise, creativity and digital innovation shaping a stronger future for towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the country...
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Local gift cards drive retail and hospitality recovery in Scotland
Two years on from the onset of pandemic restrictions, a business leader is highlighting the power of local gift cards to drive retail and hospitality recovery in Scotland Payments provider Miconex says that independent retail and hospitality businesses were the most...
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New 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...
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First Minister announces £80m Covid Economic Recovery Fund
A new £80 million Covid Economic Recovery Fund targeting support for businesses and communities will help Scotland as it moves to a new phase in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Councils will have the flexibility to target support either using...
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Show some love for your local businesses this Valentine’s Day
Couples across Scotland are being urged to love local and boost their area’s economy as they spend Valentine’s Day together. The team behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign believe Valentine’s Day celebrations will hand a critical injection to local...
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Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards unlock exciting opportunities
Businesses across the country are cashing in on being part of the groundbreaking Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards – and more are being urged to join them. Shops, visitor attractions, cafes and restaurants were among the thousands which joined...
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Phil Prentice: Scotland’s Covid-19 recovery will grow successfully from nation’s grassroots
When – almost two years ago – the nation was ordered into lockdown, it was the people immediately around us to whom we turned for support. Now, as we edge our way from crisis mode to a full, focussed...
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Scotland’s Trade Fair – NEW DATES – 27-29th March 2022
Scotland’s Trade Fair has been rescheduled to take place on 27th – 29th March 2022. Seek out new products from a myriad of Scottish suppliers who are only showing at this Show. Many will be ready to turn round...
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Online market launched as Edinburgh West End issues ‘choose local’ rallying cry
Businesses in Edinburgh’s West End have joined forces in a rapid response to keep seasonal trade alive in the wake of heightened coronavirus concerns. Shops, venues and attractions in the area would normally expect to be busy into the...
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Scots shoppers urged to stay safe and choose local amid Omicron restrictions
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to think safety first and stay local in the Christmas countdown as new coronavirus restrictions come into force. Town centre chiefs have issued the plea ahead of the final shopping weekend before the...
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