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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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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...
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...