The theme of Scotland Loves Local Week 2025 is People Make Places.
Over the course of the coming days, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the people, businesses and organisations who are playing a critical part in shaping a stronger, more sustainable future for communities across the country.
Read more: How you can get involved with Scotland Loves Local Week 2025
The picture gallery below highlights just some of the fantastic people and brilliant businesses which are at the heart of our villages, towns and cities.
And we would love you to share with us photographs and stories of the people who help make the places where you live so special.
You can share your photographs on social media by using the hashtags #ScotlandLovesLocal, #ChooseLocal and #PeopleMakePlaces. You can also share details about the great enterprises and organisations in your community by emailing [email protected].
Look out for more over the course of this week to be inspired to support local businesses, helping to secure the future of shops, attractions and services in every community in the country – protecting the jobs of our friends, neighbours and relatives.
