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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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December 5, 2024
A celebration of our Scotland Loves Local Awards winners – picture gallery
The special achievements of our Scotland Loves Local Awards winners have been celebrated on the national stage. A special reception recognising the impact that each...
December 5, 2024
Scotland Loves Local in spotlight at towns conference
The pivotal part that choosing local can play in improving community wealth fell under the spotlight at Scotland’s Towns Conference. Scotland Loves Local’s work in...
November 29, 2024
Honour for Aberdeenshire Council team championing ‘choose local’ call
The business-boosting success of an Aberdeenshire Council team in championing the drive for residents to choose local has been celebrated on the national stage. Suzanne...
November 28, 2024
TV weatherman Sean Batty tours Scotland with ‘The Worst Christmas Weather EVER!’
Scotland Loves Local Ambassador Sean Batty has released his debut Christmas children's book - and is touring local events across the country. We’ve known Sean...
November 28, 2024
Scots shoppers urged to choose local this Black Friday
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local and get behind businesses in their community this Black Friday. The coming days are expected to...
November 18, 2024
Digital gift card innovation makes it easier for Scottish businesses to reward staff and choose local
Business leaders are being urged to reward their staff and share the perfect present with their community this Christmas. They are being encouraged to invest...
November 16, 2024
Scotland’s Town of the Year: ‘Oban is a special, warm, welcoming place’
The warmth and welcome of Oban has been celebrated far and wide as the community was crowned as Town of the Year in the 2024...
November 14, 2024
Research suggests new ways to motivate employees through rewards and incentives
Winter rewards, unexpected rewards and support for local could be key to tackling workplace motivation, according to new research. The research, undertaken by Perth-based fintech...
November 12, 2024
How to use the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card to reward your colleagues and community this Christmas
It has become easier than ever to use the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card (SLLGC) as a reward for your staff. Watch our new animation...
October 25, 2024
Oban is Scotland’s Town of the Year
Oban has been crowned as Town of the Year in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. It has lifted the title after judges heard how...
October 25, 2024
TV’s Sean Batty helps celebrate as remarkable Perth project lifts enterprising title
An enterprise which is tackling poverty and the climate crisis in Perth has picked up the Scotland Loves Local Most Enterprising Community Award. Letham Climate...
October 25, 2024
National accolade celebrates leading Ayrshire businessman’s tireless local work
A prominent businessman has lifted a top national award for the “profound” impact he has had championing and improving his community Kilmarnock-based optician Peter Telfer...