Convenience store chains back Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards
Scotland’s biggest convenience store chains are throwing their weight behind a landmark initiative to boost local economies. Scotmid, Spar Scotland and One O One Retail have each signed their shops to accept the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as...
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Retail giants sign up to accept Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards
Some of the biggest names on the high street have signed up to accept the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards. Marks & Spencer, Boots, Primark and schuh are just some of the businesses where shoppers will be able...
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Historic Environment Scotland signs up for gift card programme
Historic Environment Scotland is the latest major organisation to show its support for the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card. Scotland’s leading visitor and heritage body – which tells the story of our nation through its wide-ranging work and...
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Scotland Loves Local Awards winners revealed
A butcher who took over his shop just weeks before Scotland went into lockdown and became a lifeline for his community has been named as the nation’s High Street Hero. Bryan Beveridge not only managed to keep his business...
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Scotland Loves Local Awards winners to be announced
The winners of the inaugural Scotland Loves Local Awards will be announced on Thursday. The event, presented by STV’s Sean Batty, will be broadcast via Scotland’s Town’s Partnership’s YouTube channel at 4pm. It will include the announcement of the...
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Scotland Loves Local Fund supports sustainable local initiatives
More than 100 organisations have shared a £1.5 million funding boost to help revitalise cities, town centres and neighbourhoods across Scotland. The first round of grants from the Scotland Loves Local (SLL) Fund are worth £14,000 on average and...
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Watch: Crofty and Grado hit the streets and urge Scots to choose local
Radio duo Crofty and Grado hit the streets as they backed a high-profile campaign urging everyone to choose local. The GO Radio breakfast presenters have been rallying support in the drive for people to ensure the survival of their...
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Meet the businesses championing our drive to choose local
Business owners in Prestwick are leading a rallying cry for people across Scotland to choose local and spend with businesses in their region. A number of Main Street traders are fronting the latest phase of the Scotland Loves Local...
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Scotland Loves Local Awards shortlist revealed
The finalists have been announced for the inaugural Scotland Loves Local Awards. Individuals, businesses and community organisations from across the country are in the running for the accolades after being nominated by people who have seen and felt the...
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Blog: ‘If you haven’t already fallen in love with local, get out there and see what you’ve been missing’
Shirley MacGillivray, Head of Communities and Membership at Scotmid Coop, explains why Scotmid are supporting the Scotland Loves Local campaign. Scotland is opening up. Now we have the chance to blow off the cobwebs and to immerse ourselves in...
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