Scotland Loves Local

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07 Jun

It’s time to make your nominations for the 2022 Scotland Loves Local Awards

Nominations have opened for the 2022 Scotland Loves Local Awards. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is once again hosting the event after last year’s inaugural awards recognised the amazing work taking place to transform communities across the country. And YOU are being urged to make your voice heard about the people […]
19 Jan

Scotland’s Trade Fair – NEW DATES – 27-29 MARCH 2022

Scotland’s Trade Fair has been rescheduled to take place on 27th – 29th March 2022.  Seek out new products from a myriad of Scottish suppliers who are only showing at this Show. Many will be ready to turn round orders quickly so can stock to shops by Easter. Be first […]
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 […]
23 Nov

Scotland Loves Local Fund supports sustainable local initiatives

More than 100 organisations have shared a £1.5 million funding boost to help revitalise cities, town centres and neighbourhoods across Scotland. The first round of grants from the Scotland Loves Local (SLL) Fund are worth £14,000 on average and are being distributed to businesses and development organisations. They will encourage […]
26 Oct

Scotland Loves Local Gift Card set to unlock multi-million pound boost

Shoppers can unlock a multi-million pound boost for Scotland’s economy by backing a groundbreaking local loyalty scheme. Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards are available to buy from today, giving people another way in which to spend with businesses in their communities. Community Wealth Minister Tom Arthur told the Scottish Parliament the […]
09 Aug

Scotland Loves Local Fund II open for applications

Projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods could apply to a new £10 million multi-year fund. The Scotland Loves Local Fund aims to encourage people to think local first, and support businesses and enterprises in their community. The fund will provide match funding of between £5,000 and £25,000 for […]
04 Jul

New Scotland Loves Local Gift Card launched

Businesses urged to sign up as Scottish Government-backed scheme to keep spending local for longer is promoted across every region of Scotland Every community in Scotland could soon have its own gift card in a milestone move encouraging everyone to support local businesses. The Scottish Government is backing the rollout […]
29 Jun

Scotland Loves Local Awards open for applications

The awards will recognise and celebrate the inspirational champions of local life and their communities. Special awards will be presented to honour the inspirational and innovative work making Scotland’s communities better places to live.  A high street hero, place leader and those leading the charge to tackle climate change will […]
26 Apr

STP Chief Officer Phil Prentice: Think Local First as More Scots Businesses Reopen

Scots shoppers are being urged to put their local stores first as high streets reopen fully amid easing coronavirus restrictions today (Monday, April 26). Scotland’s Towns Partnership Chief Officer Phil Prentice says it’s vital that the economic recovery from the pandemic grows from its grassroots. He said: “We are encouraging […]
02 Mar

‘The Magical Place’: Living Lerwick Releases New Promotional Video

“Imagine there was a magical place where you could go and find nearly everything you might need. It’s not a myth – it exists, and what’s more; it’s local!” A new video from Living Lerwick and Shetland Heritage has been released to remind residents of everything that their town centre […]
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