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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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October 2, 2025
Miconex launch festive ‘giveback’ campaign
Over £45m has been locked into towns/cities through Town & City Gift Cards, with sales up 115% on 2024, aligning to gift cards trends including...
September 25, 2025
Scotland’s Town of the Year finalists announced
The final contenders in the search to find Scotland’s Town of the Year have been announced. Communities from across the country were put forward for...
September 5, 2025
Thank you to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
Scotland Loves Local Week 2025 was a tremendous success, with people and communities the length and breadth of the country championing the call for the...
September 4, 2025
Cross-party political support for Scotland’s drive to think local first
Watch the video: Politicians from across the political spectrum showed their support for Scotland Loves Local Week 2025, shining a spotlight on the people who...
August 31, 2025
We’re family – and local support for our business means everything to us
The family behind a popular restaurant have described the dedication and pride with which they serve their community - and how overwhelmed they always are...
August 30, 2025
Thank you to the people who make our places
Watch the video: As Scotland Loves Local Week draws to a close, Made in Stirling has thanked its volunteers for all they do - highlighting...
August 30, 2025
Business Improvement Districts champion Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) the length and breadth of Scotland have been at the forefront of championing Scotland Loves Local Week 2025. They have demonstrated...
August 29, 2025
Scotland’s Town of the Year: Meet some of the people who help make the place
People behind businesses in Scotland’s reigning town of the year say the nation needs to think local first. Oban lifted the top town crown in...
August 29, 2025
Shadow Economy Secretary praises Scotland’s diverse high street businesses
Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Business and Fair Work, Daniel Johnson MSP, showed his support for Scotland Loves Local Week as he visited local businesses...
August 29, 2025
Scots convenience stores highlight critical need for shoppers to choose local
The critical role of community convenience stores in boosting Scotland’s economy has been highlighted as part of a major drive urging shoppers to choose local....
August 28, 2025
Kilmarnock building transformation hailed as town’s ‘best kept secret’
A recently transformed building which has helped bring jobs back into the town centre has been hailed as Kilmarnock’s ‘best-kept secret’ by the Leader of...
August 28, 2025
Dundee businesses get behind rallying cry to choose local
Businesses in Dundee highlighted the transformational impact of choosing local as part of Scotland Loves Local Week 2025. The message to think local first is...