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June 18, 2026
Government Minister celebrates Scotland’s ‘outstanding’ local businesses
The Scottish Government's Business Minister hailed the "outstanding" contribution of local businesses to the national economy as he joined in celebrations to mark Scotland Loves...

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June 17, 2026
Village businesses on success, sustainability and why everyone wins when we think local first
Restaurant owner Damon Reynolds believes that the tapestry of businesses in the historic village of Crail is so rich that there’s no real need to...
June 16, 2026
Politicians and businesses unite to issue ‘choose local’ rallying call
Businesses from across Glasgow have issued a united call to residents: “Choose local to forge a stronger future for our city”. They were supported by...
June 15, 2026
Choose local, explore more: Businesses join forces to showcase region in app
Hundreds of local businesses have joined forces to encourage everyone to explore East Renfrewshire. Enterprises in Barrhead, Clarkston and Giffnock all feature on an increasingly...
June 14, 2026
Business Improvement Districts back Scotland Loves Local Week: Picture gallery
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) across the country are flying the flag for Scotland Loves Local Week 2026. They are taking the message to choose local...
June 13, 2026
Flying the flag: Scotland Loves Local Week 2026 launched
TV presenter Sean Batty flew the flag for supporting Scotland’s local businesses as he got cooking in North Berwick. The STV weatherman joined food and...
June 12, 2026
Make Scotland stronger by choosing local – business leaders
Every person in Scotland can play a critical part in making the nation stronger and wealthier by supporting their local businesses more, business leaders say....
June 9, 2026
Parliamentary Motions shine a spotlight on Scotland Loves Local Week 2026
The vital role that local businesses have to play in building better communities has been highlighted in a series of parliamentary motions marking Scotland Loves...
June 5, 2026
Provost of Fife flies the flag for choosing local
Provost of Fife Jim Leishman is flying the flag for local businesses. As the nation prepares to cheer on Scotland at the World Cup, the...
June 4, 2026
Scottish Government Minister visits new business in Scotland’s Town of the Year
The influential impact of Business Improvement Districts was highlighted as a Scottish Government minister visited a new enterprise in Paisley. Tom Arthur, Minister for Business...
June 3, 2026
‘Tap to pay’ with Glasgow Gift Card at Subway as new technology goes live
Travellers in Glasgow can take advantage of new technology on their Subway journeys as the ability to ‘tap to pay’ with the digital Glasgow Gift...
May 11, 2026
Could your town be crowned Scotland’s Town of the Year?
The search has started to find Scotland’s Town of the Year. Nominations have opened for the 2026 Scotland Loves Local Awards - with people across...
April 16, 2026
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...