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June 19, 2026
‘Choosing local is way more than a purchase’ – business group leader
A business group leader has described the remarkable impact that everyone in Scotland can help make - simply by choosing local. Craig Hume, Chair of...

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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...
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...
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...
August 28, 2023
Nearly nine-in-10 Scots say they must shop local to ensure high streets thrive
Increasing numbers of Scots say they realise the power of shopping locally and the value of spending in their local high street to ensure businesses...
August 22, 2023
McGill’s Buses hop onto the Scotland Loves Local campaign
Scotland’s Towns Partnership is delighted to announce that the McGill's Bus Group is coming on board with its Scotland Loves Local campaign. The announcement comes...
August 18, 2023
Hamilton Our Town shine a light on local businesses with their special Scotland Loves Local Market
The BID’s popular Saturday market was given a Scotland Loves Local makeover on Saturday 12th August, building anticipation for the first ever Scotland Loves Local...
August 4, 2023
How you can take part in the first Scotland Loves Local Week
The first Scotland Loves Local Week takes place from August 28th - and you can get involved. Councils, community organisations, Business Improvement Districts and individual...
July 25, 2023
Gift card donations kit kids out for the new school term
People are being encouraged to donate leftover Moray Gift Card balances to a local charity helping families facing hardship and poverty As children prepare to...
July 13, 2023
Farm attraction’s story set to inspire Scots to Choose Local
A farm attraction on the shores of Loch Lomond is playing a starring role in a major drive for people to support businesses in their...
July 13, 2023
‘We’re working hard to support local people . . . we need them to support us too’
Business bosses and enterprise leaders working tirelessly to support their communities have been explaining why the support of local people has never been needed more....
July 12, 2023
Watch Sean Batty’s home town tour as he urges Buddies to Choose Local
Sean Batty is leading the rallying cry for Buddies to choose local and get behind businesses in Paisley. The STV weatherman has shone a spotlight...
July 5, 2023
Shopping Centre champions Scotland Loves Local as new community hub opens
The power of collaboration in championing the message for people to choose local has been highlighted with the opening of a new community hub. East...