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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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September 1, 2024
Toasting the gift of local: ‘Protect jobs and give our communities a brighter future’
The life-improving impact of choosing local has been highlighted as Scotland Loves Local Week draws to a close. A message that's relevant to every community...
September 1, 2024
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...
August 31, 2024
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...
August 30, 2024
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...
August 30, 2024
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...
August 29, 2024
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...
August 29, 2024
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....
August 29, 2024
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...
August 29, 2024
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...
August 28, 2024
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....
August 28, 2024
Chloe, 12, flies the flag for young entrepreneurs
A 12-year-old budding businesswoman has been hailed as a shining example of why everyone needs to choose local and set a springboard to success. Chloe...
August 27, 2024
Scottish Government minister makes pledge to think local first
The Scottish Government today made a pledge to help boost the national economy by supporting local businesses whenever it can. Employment and Investment Minister Tom...