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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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November 22, 2022
Scotland Loves Local Gift Card: The perfect reward for staff this Christmas
Businesses can show their staff how much they love them AND their local area this Christmas - thanks to the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card....
November 21, 2022
‘Black Friday can’t just be a big pay day for online giants’ – Scotland Loves Local campaign
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local this Black Friday and get behind businesses in their community. The team behind the Scotland Loves...
November 18, 2022
Scotland Loves Local Town Square: Picture gallery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The fantastic reasons why we should all think, choose and spend locally to build a stronger future were showcased superbly at the Scotland’s Towns Conference....
November 17, 2022
Scotland Loves Local Awards: Marion is the nation’s High Street Hero
A selfless shopkeeper who goes to extraordinary lengths to help her town and townsfolk has been crowned Scotland’s High Street Hero. Marion Gilliland has run...
November 16, 2022
‘We all have a role to play in making Scotland’s towns better’, leaders say
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Collaboration and determination will deliver a new future for Scotland’s towns while tackling the challenges of climate change, coronavirus recovery and the rising cost of...
November 16, 2022
Love local in Kilmarnock: Rock ‘n’ roll provost hits the road as tour guide – picture gallery
A motorbike-loving rock ‘n’ roll provost hit the road as he turned tour guide. But while Councillor Jim Todd is often seen on the streets...
November 12, 2022
How Barr Community Council used the Scotland Loves Local South Ayrshire Gift Card
The South Ayrshire Gift Card can be spent with over 100 businesses across South Ayrshire. In May 2022, Barr Community Council gave each of its...
November 10, 2022
Blog: “It’s absolutely right that we celebrate the people and places that are at the heart of why Scotland Loves Local”
In neighbourhoods and towns, the length and breadth of the country, there are people who always go above and beyond to support those around them...
November 8, 2022
Low-income households in South Ayrshire to receive £50 Scotland Loves Local South Ayrshire Gift Card
Households in South Ayrshire who receive Council Tax Reduction will soon receive a £50 Scotland Loves Local South Ayrshire Gift Card to help with the...
November 1, 2022
One-O-One retail and the Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card
“One-O-One is the largest independent convenience store group in Scotland, with a portfolio of 46 shops, and operates from their head office in Glasgow’s West...
October 30, 2022
Brawband embraces Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as customer incentive
BrawBand is an ultrafast Scottish Internet Service Provider (ISP), powered by HighNet Telecoms. BrawBand began using the Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards in their ‘refer...
October 24, 2022
Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed
Achievements of finalists to be celebrated and winners revealed at the Scotland’s Towns Conference next month The finalists have been announced for the second annual...