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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 9, 2024
Unlock your journey of local discovery
If you’ve been gifted a Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, then you’re in for a journey of local discovery! Your card can be spent with...
July 31, 2024
Dundee breaks new ground with Loves Local Gift Card initiative
Tourists and other visitors to Dundee are benefiting from a new innovation in Loves Local Gift Card. A range of attractions and businesses have signed...
July 17, 2024
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...
July 16, 2024
12 unusual ways to use your Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
If you thought that Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards were ideal for staff rewards, you’d be right! But there are many more ways to use...
July 10, 2024
Local 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...
July 5, 2024
Scotland 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...
July 1, 2024
Scotland 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...
June 18, 2024
Search 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...
June 12, 2024
Major 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...
June 12, 2024
Voluntary 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...
May 21, 2024
National 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,...
March 13, 2024
Scotland 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...