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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...

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August 27, 2024
Gavin’s Mill serves up a treat for Sean Batty in special Scotland Loves Local video
Customers at a community cafe and shop in Milngavie were treated to some star service - courtesy of television presenter Sean Batty. The STV weatherman...
August 26, 2024
Nairn businesses back rallying call to choose local
A number of businesses across Nairn have signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge to show their support and commitment to choosing local. Businesses in the...
August 26, 2024
Scotland Loves Local Week: Seize opportunities to breathe new life into our communities
An influential academic says Scotland can shake-off the negativity surrounding its town centres - by accelerating work to create a better future for them, their...
August 26, 2024
FSB signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Scotland’s small business owners say they will band together to help each other thrive. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is among the local authorities,...
August 26, 2024
Scottish Grocers’ Federation highlights critical need to choose local
Convenience store leaders are backing a drive to help inject millions of pounds more into local economies across Scotland. The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has...
August 25, 2024
‘Every penny spent with businesses like ours is an investment in the future of our community’
Historic and newer businesses have highlighted the pivotal part that enterprises such as theirs play in building a better future for the areas they serve....
August 23, 2024
Choose local: ‘It’s about supporting someone’s dream, helping build a community, and ensuring our vibrant independent shops have a future’
A business association leader has spoken of the life-improving impact everyone can make by choosing local and backing 'the bold and brave' in their community....
August 22, 2024
Sean Batty swaps studio for salon as he champions drive to choose local
Television presenter Sean Batty swapped the studio for the salon as clients enjoyed a little celebrity treatment. The STV star normally spends his days forecasting...
August 22, 2024
‘Local support is at the heart of everything’
People and businesses can be there for each other by choosing local and helping to build better communities. That was the message highlighted by Falkirk...
August 21, 2024
Think local first: New ventures highlight high hopes for Hamilton
Unique local businesses will be at the heart of Hamilton as the town builds a new future. That was the view shared as enterprises in...
August 18, 2024
STP and Miconex lead the line by signing Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Sign the Scotland Loves Local Pledge and show your commitment to choosing local. That’s the message from the organisations spearheading the Scotland Loves Local Gift...
August 15, 2024
Scotland Loves Local Week 2024: How you can get involved
Scotland Loves Local Week will return for a second year from August 26th until September 1st 2024 - and there are many ways in which...