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23 Sep

Comedy is back to get Granite City laughing again

Organisers Aberdeen Inspired today (Thursday September 23) announced that the Aberdeen International Comedy Festival will return with a big bang in 2022. With headliner Jack Dee on sale now, the festival is gearing up to be the biggest yet, and if that’s not enough, fans can get themselves in the mood with a series of festival nights […]

22 Sep

Blog: September 2021- Lucy Harding, Nairn BID manager

“As the sun sets on one event, another has already taken place, and another is in the planning. Nairn is becoming the event capital of the Highlands, at least that’s how it feels to us! Events are fun and frivolous, but they do drive footfall and therefore income to the […]

20 Sep

South Loch Ness Trail 10 Year Anniversary

The South Loch Ness Trail was originally opened in August 2011, stretching from Loch Tarff to Inverness. The path is 36 miles / 58 km long and follows the wilder, more untouched south side of the loch, with varied scenery and superb views down onto the famous waters. With the […]

NEW VIDEO CELEBRATES STIRLING’S INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES

A promotional video which celebrates Stirling’s independent shops and retailers has been launched by the city’s BID. The film showcases the city’s flourishing independent scene and features more than 20 businesses. Go Forth Stirling BID commissioned the two-minute video, created by Focas Media, as part of the Independent Stirling campaign […]

14 Sep

NEW SCHEME WILL OFFER A ‘SAFE HAVEN’ ON STIRLING’S STREETS

A partnership of city organisations has joined forces to launch ‘safe haven’ initiative Safebase on the streets of Stirling. Following a successful pilot, the new scheme – which provides a safe environment for anyone visiting the city at night – will be available this weekend. The Safebase team will be […]

10 Sep

Investment fund a game-changer for transforming Scotland’s towns

STP chief hails major funding announcement by the First Minister as having power to unlock huge potential in communities across the country A £325m Scottish Government fund will be a game-changer in accelerating ambitions to transform the nation’s towns, an expert believes. Phil Prentice, Chief Officer of Scotland’s Towns Partnership […]

10 Sep

Emotional support service offered to small businesses across Scotland

SMEs and business improvement district teams able to access free scheme to help people cope with the emotional impact and anxieties triggered by Covid-19 Special support is being offered to help people in small businesses across Scotland respond to stresses created or exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. An alliance in […]

30 Aug

Collaboration for city recovery

Visit Inverness Loch Ness and Inverness City BID have joined forces to form a strong partnership to support their members businesses. They received funding from the Inverness Common Good Fund and have commenced a joint marketing initiative to encourage visitors to the destination and aid post pandemic recovery. So far, […]

19 Aug

Love Local in Linlithgow: Minister hears of town’s Covid-19 fightback

A Scottish Government minister has heard how Linlithgow has shone as a “positive beacon of resilience” during the coronavirus pandemic. Community Wealth Minister Tom Arthur was briefed on the work done by businesses to meet the challenges caused by Covid-19 as he visited the town today (Thursday, August 19). He […]

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 […]