Festive Fun Day spreads joy for all at Aberdeen Christmas Village
Aberdeen Christmas Village is today (Tuesday, December 5) spreading the joy of Christmas to as many people as possible with a community Festive Fun Day. More than 600 people from […]
BIDs take part in better towns for all discussions
Business Improvement Districts were well represented among delegates at the sell-out Scotland’s Towns Conference. Organised by our parent organisation, Scotland’s Towns Partnership, the event was stage at the Apex Hotel […]
Improvement Districts recognised at Scotland Loves Local Awards
A Business Improvement District manager hailed as “an absolute power of strength” to a town’s businesses has picked up a top national accolade for her work. Alloa First’s Diane Brown […]
Go Forth launches gingerbread trial in Stirling
Families can take part in a fun challenge this festive season by finding crucial supplies stolen from Santa and hidden along Go Forth Stirling’s Gingerbread Trail. The Trail tells the […]
North-east’s finest producers and creatives flock to make Curated In The Quad a magical Christmas market in the heart of Aberdeen
More than 50 of the north-east’s finest producers and creatives have answered the call to transform the Marischal College Quadrangle into a unique magical festive market this Christmas season. Organisers […]
Nominations open for Go Forth Stirling’s 2024 Business Awards
Stirling’s Business Awards are returning for a second year with nominations for the 2024 honours opening tomorrow. The awards – run by Go Forth Stirling BID – recognise and reward […]
Shortlist for the 2023 Scotland Loves Local Awards revealed
The finalists have been announced for the third annual Scotland Loves Local Awards. People, businesses and community organisations are in the running for the accolades after being nominated by those […]
Project Manager appointed to lead Galashiels Business Improvement District
Sara Ward has been appointed as Business Improvement District (BID) Project Manager for Galashiels with a remit for leading the development of the BID for the town. Ward, an experienced […]
Stagecoach Bluebird launch City and Shire night bus network for the festive season with the help of Aberdeen Inspired and Aberdeen City Council
ight buses will make a welcome return to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to help people enjoy the city’s restaurants, bars and venues over the festive season. The expanded Stagecoach Bluebird night […]
Go Firth Stirling commissions environmental audit of city centre
Go Forth Stirling BID has commissioned Keep Scotland Beautiful to conduct regular environmental audits of the city centre as part of the organisation’s efforts to improve the local area. The […]
Major conference to explore how Scotland can deliver towns for all
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is joining forces with Dundee City Council to host a major event focussing on the future of Scottish communities. Delegates from across the country will travel […]
Scotland Loves Local Week: Scottish Government minister praises improvement districts
Joe FitzPatrick, the Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Planning, praised the work of improvement districts as he celebrated Scotland Loves Local Week. Speaking after he met members of […]
City BID leaders show their support for Scotland Loves Local Week
Leaders of Scotland’s city Business Improvement Districts highlighted the importance of choosing local as they met in Inverness. Gathering during Scotland Loves Local Week (August 28 – September 3), managers […]
One Linlithgow members help launch Scotland Loves Local Week
Members of One Linlithgow Business Improvement District met two Scottish Government Ministers as they visited the town to launch the first Scotland Loves Local Week. Their work to help enhance […]
Hamilton x Scotland Loves Local Market returns to the town centre
The popular Hamilton Market is back this Saturday on Quarry Street from 10am to 4pm. It will carry the special branding to highlight and support of the first Scotland Loves […]
The Hebridean Baker brings a taste of the islands to the West End for the Byres Road Book Festival
Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, will be part of a trio of authors bringing a touch of Gaelic flair to Glasgow over the September weekend. Coinneach, Catriona Murray and Alasdair […]
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 […]
BID runs free online training courses for business community
Courses aimed at safeguarding children and vulnerable adults are among the range of options offered on Go Forth Stirling BID’s free online training platform. The programme was launched by the […]
Nuart Aberdeen video captures the heart of international street art festival
Nuart Aberdeen returned to the city of Aberdeen from 8-11th June 2023. A new video released captures the team of 13 artists who were handpicked to transform blank walls into […]
Improvement districts star alongside Sean Batty in Scotland Loves Local drive
Members of Business Improvement Districts are playing a starring role in inspiring people across Scotland to choose local. As part of a special series of videos being produced by Scotland’s […]
