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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...
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September 5, 2023
Town’s TikTok stars for Scotland Loves Local Week
MSPs enjoyed a little music, called into a bar - and even did a spot of ironing - as they championed the wonderful work of...
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September 5, 2023
MSP meets some of the faces of Scotland Loves Local
Businesses in a community which has played a starring role in Scotland Loves Local this summer have had their efforts praised by a local MSP....
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September 1, 2023
Local support will ensure a bright future for our high streets, boutique owner says
A boutique owner has spoken of her growing confidence in a new future for high streets as a major campaign urges Scots to choose local....
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September 1, 2023
Scotland Loves Local Week: Discover more of what’s on your doorstep
A visitor attraction has highlighted the importance of Scots discovering more of what’s on their doorstep to the future of local economies. The impact of...
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August 31, 2023
Award-winning collective champions ‘choose local’ rallying cry
A trailblazing social enterprise is championing the charge for people to choose local and build a stronger future for Scottish communities. The Guild Dumfries has...
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August 31, 2023
Scotland Loves Local Week: Sean Batty shines spotlight on beautiful Ballater
Television presenter Sean Batty has shared his love for an Aberdeenshire village as part of a drive inspiring Scots to choose local. The popular STV...
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August 31, 2023
Improvement district leaders support Scotland Loves Local Week
Leaders of Scotland’s city Business Improvement Districts highlighted the importance of choosing local as they met in Inverness. Gathering during Scotland Loves Local Week (August...
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August 31, 2023
‘We employ local, shop local – and would encourage you do do the same’
Watch the video: Local businesses have spoken of the game-changing difference that the support of people in their area means to them and their future....
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August 30, 2023
Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card’s multi-million pound boost to households and businesses
Action by Glasgow City Council to support residents through the cost-of-living crisis delivered a £7.59 million boost for city businesses. In the summer of 2022,...
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August 30, 2023
Blog: Why loving local tourism is a win-win situation
By Caroline Warburton - VisitScotland Destination Development Director Happy Scotland Loves Local Week! This week marks the very first Scotland Loves Local Week (28th August – 3rd...
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August 29, 2023
Choosing local saved my family’s business, trailblazing farmer says
Farmer Bryce Cunningham says the power of people choosing local has not only helped ensure the survival of his family’s farm - but its push...
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August 28, 2023
Scottish Government Ministers get behind drive for Scots to choose local
Scottish Government ministers today hailed the transformational impact of people choosing local, highlighting its importance in securing a new future for Scotland’s towns. Local Government...
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