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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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January 8, 2021
Phil Prentice: Thinking local first isn’t just a resolution – it’s a lifeline
Lives and livelihoods depend upon us all remaining resolute to two key pillars in the battle against Covid-19 at this critical time: Staying safe and...
December 28, 2020
Bannockburn Schoolgirl’s Kindness Sees Her Celebrated as High Street Hero
Special recognition for 12-year-old who made face masks and supported hospice in Denny as coronavirus pandemic took hold A kind-hearted schoolgirl has received special praise...
December 23, 2020
Santa Claus comes to town to promote Scotland Loves Local message
A group of town centre businesses played pivotal part in getting Scots shoppers to think local first this Christmas - after Santa Claus enjoyed a...
December 21, 2020
Community Projects Cash In on £1m Scotland Loves Local Fund
Scottish Government-funded grants to improve towns and promote them as better places to live. Hundreds of projects across Scotland are sharing £1m to help improve...
December 20, 2020
Gift cards unlock lucrative spending power for Scotland’s local businesses
The rising use of gift cards by shoppers is unlocking greater spending potential in Scotland’s high streets, statistics show. Research by the Gift Card &...
December 17, 2020
Scotland Loves Local Message Hits the Road with The Malcolm Group
Haulage firm shows its support for drive urging shoppers to think local first The Malcolm Group has thrown its weight behind the Scotland Loves Local...
December 16, 2020
Loving Local this Christmas: Blog by Vicki Miller, Director of Marketing at VisitScotland
Christmas is a time for giving. It’s a cliché I know , but this year it has really struck a chord with me. You see,...
December 14, 2020
Scotland Leads The Way In Christmas Quiz To Bring Towns And Cities Together And Share The ‘Shop Local’ Message
FIVE Scottish places are leading the way in a new Christmas quiz designed to support local gift card programmes around the UK, and encourage local...
December 11, 2020
Stay Local, Stay Safe: Support for Local Shops Grows as Covid-19 Restrictions Ease
Scotland Loves Local campaign poll boost for businesses revealed as Government lifts Level 4 measures across large parts of central Scotland  Support is strengthening for...
December 7, 2020
Two-Thirds of Scots Shoppers Will Support Local Stores Online this Christmas
Poll boost as festive bargain-hunters are urged not to forget shops from their high street when searching for Christmas presents on the internet More than...
December 1, 2020
VisitScotland Calls on Public to ‘Love Local’ this Christmas
Despite the challenges of 2020, Scotland’s tourism industry has opened its doors and hearts to people across the country and VisitScotland believes now is the...
November 25, 2020
Scots Urged to ‘Think Local First’ when Shopping Online
Scotland Loves Local campaign confirms sharp rise in local firms trading digitally as businesses battle on safely amid challenges of Covid-19. A rallying cry has...