Sign the Scotland Loves Local Pledge and show your support for choosing local
People, organisations and public authorities across the country are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to thinking local first by signing the new Scotland Loves Local Pledge. The pledge signals an intention to build a better future for communities,...
Read moreLocal action to shine in the spotlight of national conference
The vision and investment to revitalise Perth is poised to inspire communities across Scotland when the city hosts a significant showcase. Perth Concert Hall will be the venue for the 2024 Scotland’s Towns Conference (STC24) on Wednesday, November 27....
Read moreScotland Loves Local Gift Card partners hailed as ‘force for good’
A commitment to positively impacting people, places and businesses was the driver for Miconex – the Scottish fintech which delivers the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card – being honoured at the PayTech Awards, in association with Fintech Futures. The...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Week to return for 2024
The second annual Scotland Loves Local Week will take place from August 26th until September 1st 2024. The week shines a spotlight on the critical difference that choosing local can mean to the future of communities – as well...
Read moreSearch launched for Scotland’s town of the year and most enterprising community
Scotland Loves Local Awards will shine spotlight on those working tirelessly to secure a better, stronger future for people and places across the country Nominations have opened for the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards – with people urged to...
Read moreMajor conference to focus on the future of Scotland’s towns
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is joining forces with Perth & Kinross Council to host a major event to help drive a better future for Scotland’s communities. Delegates from across the country will gather at Perth Concert Hall for the...
Read moreVoluntary organisations use local gift card to support first tenancies and people facing crisis
The Fife Gift Card is being used by voluntary organisations in initiatives designed to support those in need, including those moving from homelessness into their first tenancies, and people facing crisis circumstances. A collaboration between Fife Council and their...
Read moreNational search to find Teacher of the Year goes live in Scotland
Nominations are now open in a national Teacher of the Year competition in Scotland. Led by fintech Miconex and sponsored by group collecting platform GiftRound, the competition has £1250 in local gift cards as the prize. The teacher who...
Read moreScotland Loves Local Gift Card joins GiftRound
Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards are now available to buy in the GiftRound store as part of a drive to encourage local shopping. People can group collect using GiftRound for all types of occasions. Gifting local just got easier...
Read moreScots mums front Mother’s Day campaign to encourage local shopping
Five Scottish business owning and influencer mums are taking part in a new campaign, encouraging people to think about what mums really want and need this Mother’s Day, supporting local businesses at the same time Almost eight-in-10 (77%) of...
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