Time to back local businesses with corporate incentive schemes, says Scots
Scots want employers to do more to support other businesses in their community – incentivising staff with rewards which can only be spent with local enterprises. Findings of a poll […]
Highland cinema highlights love local in action
The story of how a stunning cinema was created and has thrived in a Highland has been hailed as an inspirational example of love local in action. Businessman Angus MacDonald, […]
Thanks to everyone who supported Scotland Loves Local Week
The first Scotland Loves Local Week has been declared a success – capturing the attention of thousands nationwide. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) promoted a week of special visits and events to […]
Cross-party political support in drive for Scots to choose local
Politicians from across the political spectrum have been showing their support for Scotland Loves Local, championing calls for people to back businesses in their community. Senior SNP, Conservative and Labour […]
Scottish Government Ministers get behind drive for Scots to choose local
Scottish Government ministers today hailed the transformational impact of people choosing local, highlighting its importance in securing a new future for Scotland’s towns. Local Government Minister Joe FitzPatrick and Community Wealth Minister […]
Nearly nine-in-ten Scots say they must shop local to ensure high streets thrive
Increasing numbers of Scots say they realise the power of shopping locally and the value of spending in their local high street to ensure businesses and communities thrive. A new […]
McGill’s Buses hop onto the Scotland Loves Local campaign
Scotland’s Towns Partnership is delighted to announce that the McGill’s Bus Group is coming on board with its Scotland Loves Local campaign. The announcement comes in the runup to the […]
Scottish Conference for the Heritage Trust Network ‘Open High Streets Project’
The decline of the High Street is a recurrent theme in the news, but many organisations are trying to reverse this trend by restoring old town centre buildings and giving […]
Commsworld named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Network Services 3 Framework
Commsworld named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Network Services 3 Framework Commsworld, one of the UK’s leading network providers, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s […]
Scotland Loves Local Week: How BIDs can take part
The first Scotland Loves Local Week takes place from August 28th – and the nation’s improvement districts are being urged to be at the forefront of celebrations. BIDs, councils, community […]
Springboard Footfall Monitor and Insights – June 2023
The Springboard Footfall Monitor and Insights Report for Scotland’s High Streets for June 2023 is available to read now. There was an unexpected boost for Scotland’s retail destinations in June. […]
Scotland’s first passive warehouse is a micro power station for energy, ideas and enterprise.
The retrofit of Civic House, a former printworks, has created a hub of cultural and social enterprise that brings new life to a neglected corner of Glasgow. The repurposed building […]
New film highlights the beauty of South Ayrshire
A new film by Edinburgh-based filmmaker and author Markus Stitz, with music from Scottish composers Lisa Busby and John Harries, ‘The Culzean Way’, highlights the beauty of South Ayrshire and […]
Our survival depends on people choosing local, Scots businesses say
Three-quarters of Scottish businesses say the support of local people is critical to their survival as they battle continued unprecedented challenges. The statistic has been revealed by the Scotland Loves […]
Call for volunteers for UCI Cycling Championships in Stirling
Go Forth Stirling is seeking eight volunteer ambassadors to help at the UCI Cycling World Championships in August. Stirling is among the hosts of the event which will see more […]
Commsworld wins 2023 UCI Cycling Worlds digital contract
Commsworld, one of the UK’s leading network providers, has secured a £1.25m contract to provide the digital infrastructure to stage and broadcast the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships, to be […]
Nominate your community champions in the Scotland Loves Local Awards
The heroic work to revive and reimagine Scotland’s communities in the face of unprecedented challenges is being recognised by special awards. Nominations have opened for the 2023 Scotland Loves Local […]
2023 SURF Awards are open for applications
The SURF Awards, now in their 25th year, are now open for applications. The SURF Awards are delivered each year by SURF, a regeneration forum with over 300 cross-sector member […]
Get your nominations in for the 2023 Ayrshire Business Awards
he Ayrshire Business Awards, brought to you by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, are established as the leading awards ceremony for Ayrshire business and are a highlight of the business calendar. […]
Staycation Scots to play critical role in keeping communities alive
New research has highlighted the critical impact of tourism on the wider Scottish economy – as almost half of Scots say they will staycation this summer. In a poll conducted […]
