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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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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...
August 12, 2021
Meet Storm as Fringe By The Sea really takes off
The nation’s largest puppet will star at a major festival supported by Scotland Loves Local this weekend. Storm - a 10-metre-tall mythical goddess of the...
August 6, 2021
Scotland Loves Local Fund II open for applications
Projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods could apply to a new £10 million multi-year fund. The Scotland Loves Local Fund aims to encourage...
August 3, 2021
Scotland Loves Local’s on the GO with Crofty and Grado
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Radio duo Crofty and Grado are backing the rallying cry for Scotland to “choose local”. And the GO Radio breakfast show hosts hit the streets...
July 29, 2021
Support for Scotland’s drive to Choose Local grows
The message for everyone across country to choose local is growing ever louder as support for the Scotland Loves Local campaign grows. Businesses and business...
July 21, 2021
Scotmid gets behind Scotland Loves Local campaign
Scotmid has thrown its weight behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign, with its chief executive stressing the critical need for people to choose local. Scotland’s...
July 13, 2021
Economy Secretary shows support for Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
Scotland's Economy Secretary says the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card will provide a boost for businesses as they recover from coronavirus. Kate Forbes has...
July 5, 2021
‘Choose Local’ plea to fuel Scotland’s fightback from Covid-19
A rallying cry has been issued for people across Scotland to take action that will help save jobs, businesses and build a stronger future for...
July 4, 2021
New Scotland Loves Local Gift Card launched
Every community in Scotland could soon have its own gift card in a milestone move encouraging everyone to support local businesses. The Scottish Government is...
July 1, 2021
Destination Stranraer as Gateway to Galloway Hub opens
Stranraer’s ambition to redefine itself as a waterfront destination is set to receive a boost this week with the opening of Gateway to Galloway; a...
June 28, 2021
Scotland Loves Local Awards to honour community champions
Special awards will be presented to honour the inspirational and innovative work making Scotland’s communities better places to live.  A high street hero, place leader...
June 4, 2021
Dunbartonshire Loves Local campaign is off to a flyer across five towns
A print campaign to highlight the importance of supporting local businesses and urge people to shop local is being rolled out across five towns in...