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27 Jun

BID scheme helps Stirling businesses cut energy cost

Go Forth Stirling BID has launched a scheme to help city businesses reduce their energy costs and combat the cost of living crisis. The organisation has commissioned Eyebright Utilities to identify savings for companies in their utilities and services and has already cut more than £4K from one business owner’s […]
23 May

Stirling BID launches ambitious five-year plan

An ambitious business plan outlining initiatives to raise Stirling’s profile and create a cleaner, safer and more vibrant environment is being launched by the city’s BID. The Go Forth Stirling team has drawn up proposals for a second five-year term, running from September, following consultation with local businesses. The 2022-2027 […]
11 May

Taste of Nairn 2022 a huge success

A food and drink festival which showcased over 45 businesses over three days has been hailed a huge success with hundreds of visitors attending the event. And as part of Taste of Nairn, a new World Tattie Scone Champion has been crowned and a winner chosen of a Showstopper Cake […]
07 May

Shining a spotlight on Paisley town centre’s food and drink venues

Paisley’s Food and Drink businesses are being celebrated with the launch of two  new projects shining a spotlight on the town’s fantastic hospitality venues.  To coincide with the return of the Paisley Food and Drink Festival, Paisley First has  published an illustrated Food and Drink map detailing all of the […]
05 Apr

BID to invest £1.8M in Stirling over next five years

Projections based on the amount of capital from levy payers plus the extra grant funding the BID expects to leverage indicate an expected income in excess of £1.8M. All monies raised by Go Forth, a not-for-profit company, are reinvested in Stirling to provide additional or improved services identified by local businesses. […]
15 Mar

Go Forth Stirling Director appointed to British BIDS advisory board

Go Forth Stirling has become the first Scottish BID (Business Improvement District) to join the British BIDs Advisory Board. The company’s Project Director Danielle McRorie-Smith has been appointed to the Board which is made up of industry leaders, property developers, national retailers and BID representatives. The move gives Ms McRorie-Smith the […]
14 Feb

Your table is waiting for you at Aberdeen Restaurant Week

Thousands of diners will be able to try new dishes, cuisines, and venues as part of Aberdeen Restaurant Week which will make a much-anticipated return to the city from Monday 7 to Friday 18 March 2022. This year’s line-up includes newcomers Soul, Under The Hammer and The Howff as well […]
30 Nov

Improvement districts recognised at Scotland Loves Local Awards

We were delighted to see the work of a number of Business Improvement Districts and their teams recognised at the inaugural Scotland Loves Local Awards. The event shone a spotlight on the inspirational innovation which has not only seen communities through the worst of the pandemic, but is laying the […]
01 Nov

Alfresco Project a great success for Isle of Bute BID

Isle of Bute BID have successfully transformed their amphitheatre into a multi-functional outdoor space. During lockdown, whilst restaurants were unable to cater for indoor eating and drinking, the ampitheatre provided an outdoor alfresco dining space that saved a number of full and parttime jobs in the area. It has also […]
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