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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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October 25, 2024
Army veteran’s Falkirk High Street heroics honoured
A life-saving Army veteran credited with keeping a town centre safe and clean has been hailed as a High Street Hero.  Alan Sayers spends his...
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October 25, 2024
‘Humble, determined, caring’ Linnhe helps to make Moffat a better place
A community champion at the heart of life in Moffat has been crowned a High Street Hero. Artist and entrepreneur Linnhe Cringean is one of...
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October 25, 2024
Eco warrior’s massive West Lothian clean-up mission celebrated
An eco warrior who has played a key part in clearing hundreds of tonnes of litter says he is "blown away" to have his efforts...
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October 25, 2024
Glasgow’s Visit West End lifts Scotland Loves Local Award
The chair of Visit West End has spoken of his delighted as the business improvement district was named as the Scotland Loves Local High Street...
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October 25, 2024
Friendships flourish in Dalry’s special community garden
The team behind a gardening project which has bloomed into a vibrant community hub has been named as the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero...
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October 25, 2024
Kintore businessman ‘humbled and delighted’ to be crowned North East High Street Hero
A successful businessman who has led a campaign to clean up his home town says his Scotland Loves Local Award success recognition for the whole...
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October 25, 2024
BRAG refuses to be beaten as it helps Leven’s journey to stronger future
A group which has battled the odds to bring people back into a Fife town centre - creating jobs and tackling poverty - has been...
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October 25, 2024
Dufftown’s Jim recognised as local community champion
A story-teller who’s dedicated decades to championing his community has been praised for local pride and passion. Jim Nicol, of Dufftown, has spends huge amounts...
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October 8, 2024
Days out are on the cards as National Trust for Scotland partners with trailblazing Scottish gift card initiative
47 National Trust for Scotland places are now part of economy boosting Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards across the country, enhancing tourism credentials for the...
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