Think local first: ‘Community’s support will allow our town to flourish’
Family business owner Douglas MacMillan knows all too well the critical difference that people choosing local makes, creating a thriving community which everyone can be part and proud of. He runs town centre business Jacks the Ironmonger, as well...
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BIDs back the Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) across Scotland are highlighting their commitment to choosing local by signing up to the Scotland Loves Local Pledge. The pledge is a commitment to thinking local first to help protect jobs, safeguard businesses and build...
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Historic attraction makes commitment to boosting economy by choosing local
An award-winning historic Ayrshire attraction and community hub has vowed to do everything it can to help boost the region’s economy. The charity (SC031541), that oversees the daily running of Dundonald Castle and owns the Visitor Centre, has signed...
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Glasgow Gift Card injects more than £8m into city economy
More than £8m has so far been spent with Glasgow businesses using a gift card which locks money into the city’s economy. There are just over 950 businesses across the city where the Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card can...
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Scottish Parliament motions celebrate Scotland Loves Local Week
Two motions have been lodged in the Scottish Parliament to celebrate Scotland Loves Local Week – highlighting the importance of local businesses and enterprises. MSPs from across the political spectrum are supporting the motions, laid down by Liam McArthur,...
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Scottish Conservatives Chair goes behind scenes at dairy and backs choose local call
An MSP saluted the success of a thriving East Lothian family farm businesses as he and its owner highlighted the impact of support local businesses. South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy visited Yester Farm Dairies in a show of support...
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Labour leader visits Glasgow businesses in support of Scotland Loves Local Week
Scottish Labour Party Leader Anas Sarwar has added his voice to the rallying cry urging Scots to choose local. The Glasgow MSP discussed the importance of supporting local businesses to help communities thrive as he called into a gift...
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Paisley’s in the spotlight as Scots are urged to choose local: Video and picture gallery
The vision and creativity helping to drive a new future for Paisley was to the fore as a Scottish Government Minister urged Buddies to make a difference and choose local. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur championed the critical...
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Malmaison Dundee powers city with tourism initiative and staff rewards
Malmaison Dundee has introduced three new initiatives using the city’s local gift card as part of efforts to drive footfall, spend and tourism in Dundee. A new Eat, Sleep, Love Local package at Malmaison Dundee includes breakfast, room and...
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