Scotland Loves Local Week 2026 : Here’s how you can get involved
The countdown has begun for Scotland Loves Local Week 2026. From Saturday June 13 until Saturday June 20, the team at Scotland’s Towns Partnership is championing the message for us all to choose local. The theme of this year’s...
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Date revealed for Scotland Loves Local Week 2026
The date has been set for the fourth Scotland Loves Local Week – with people across Scotland being urged to champion choosing local. The people, businesses and initiatives that make communities thrive will be celebrated from June 13 to...
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“It’s my goal to help businesses showcase what they do.” New Scotland Loves Local Gift Card ambassador appointed
As merchant engagement ambassador for the £16m initiative, Jamie Corkery will work alongside over 7000 existing businesses who accept the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, and bring new businesses on board. Supporting hard working businesses owners across Scotland is...
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Sean Batty joins businesses to champion call to choose local this Christmas
Sean Batty has joined forces with businesses in Glasgow’s West End to lead a cry for people to choose local in the final countdown to Christmas. They have highlighted how the most wonderful time of the year is also...
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Scots shoppers urged to think local first this Black Friday
Call for shoppers to back their communities by keeping spending local this Christmas Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local and get behind businesses in their community this Black Friday – and throughout the festive season. The...
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Scotland Loves Local is celebrated in the Scottish Parliament: Picture gallery
The power of community-led action in helping create a new future for Scotland’s places has been celebrated in the Scottish Parliament. A reception celebrating Scotland Loves Local was held at Holyrood yesterday evening (WEDS), with MSPs, council and business...
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Minister’s praise for Paisley’s Town of the Year success
A Scottish Government minister has praised Paisley after it was named as Scotland’s Town of the Year. The town’s success was celebrated as part of a special Scotland Loves Local reception held in the Scottish Parliament. And, celebrating Paisley’s...
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High hopes for business amid Scotland Loves Local glory
A surge of new businesses is poised to power a new era of enterprise in Paisley. Veteran and newer business owners praised the community spirit and support driving interest and success – with more than 20 new businesses opening...
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Sean Batty: Buddies are buzzing about Paisley’s future
Sean Batty has spoken of his pride in Paisley and the buzz among Buddies about the town’s future. The television presenter helped lead celebrations as his home town was unveiled as Scotland’s Town of the Year. He chatted with...
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Paisley is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Paisley has been crowned as Scotland’s Town of the Year. Judges in the Scotland Loves Local Awards awarded the title after being impressed by the critical point reached in the town’s “resurgence” amid unprecedented investment in its future. It...
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