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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 23, 2021
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...
November 23, 2021
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...
November 19, 2021
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...
November 16, 2021
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...
November 1, 2021
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...
October 27, 2021
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...
October 26, 2021
Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards set to unlock multi-million pound boost
Shoppers can unlock a multi-million pound boost for Scotland’s economy by backing a groundbreaking local loyalty scheme. Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards are available to...
September 27, 2021
STV’s Sean Batty to host Scotland Loves Local Awards
STV presenter Sean Batty will host the inaugural Scotland Loves Local Awards. The popular personality, who brings the weather forecast to the homes of millions...
September 14, 2021
Emotional support service offered to small businesses across Scotland
Special support is being offered to help people in small businesses across Scotland respond to stresses created or exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. An alliance...
September 8, 2021
Scotmid seeks next top Scottish food and drink product for national listing
Scotmid has teamed up with Scotland Food & Drink to give food and drinks producers the chance to win one of five promotional listings across...
August 25, 2021
McKie’s Milngavie: GO Radio’s Gina shines spotlight on her hometown
GO Radio presenter Gina McKie is showing off the marvels of Milngavie as part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign. The station’s afternoon show host...
August 19, 2021
Love Local in Linlithgow: Minister hears of town’s Covid-19 fightback
A Scottish Government minister has heard how Linlithgow has shone as a “positive beacon of resilience” during the coronavirus pandemic. Community Wealth Minister Tom Arthur...