Oban lifted the top town crown in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards after judges heard how townsfolk banded together to reinvent the picturesque Argyllshire community.
And, as part of Scotland Loves Local Week, shops have been highlighting the critical difference that everyone can make by prioritising support for businesses in their home community ⬇️
@BID4OBAN@argyllandbute#ScotlandLovesLocal#SLLWeek#PeopleMakePlaces#ChooseLocal#ThinkLocal#TownoftheYear
Today I popped into small businesses across Cupar to show my support for Scotland Loves Local Week.
I visited Couper Carpets of Cupar, Zeco Refills and J and T Rodger Cupar Pet Shop.
#ScotlandLovesLocal#SLLWeek#PeoplemakePlaces
The quality of service and range of products are what makes the difference on our high streets. Winchburgh Cafe is always a favourite and in Whitburn the Sewing Room provides a great service and Mia’s Cards a great selection.
#SLLWeek#ScotlandLovesLocal @scotlandgiftslocal
As part of Scotland Loves Local Week, Deputy First Minster @_KateForbes MSP visited a popular bakery on Dingwall High Street.
Afterwards, we caught up with her and she spoke of how supporting local businesses protects local jobs, the importance of investing in the local economy and creating opportunities for other businesses in the area 👇
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We're supporting the Scotland Loves Local campaign which starts today, and highlighting the range of great shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and other businesses in our town and villages.
If every person in Scotland spent just £1 more a week with a local business instead of online giants, it would generate an additional £285 million for local economies each year.
So please shop local and support your community.
#ScotlandLovesLocal#SLLWeek#PeoplemakePlacesow.ly/ArRf50WKicF
Did you know that if we all spent just £1 more per week with a local business instead of online giants, it would generate an additional £285m each year? Support the people who make our places great this #ScotlandLovesLocalWeek and think local first.
#SLLWeek#PeoplemakePlaces
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Show some love for the businesses in our community #ScotlandLovesLocal
In her latest blog, our Chief Officer @MrsKimberleyG shares her reflections on Scotland Loves Local Week, which has become one of the highlights in our calendar here at STP 🔽
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Kimberley and the whole team would once again like to extend thanks to everyone who helped to make the week such a tremendous success 💙
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Proud to support local businesses in Edinburgh Northern & Leith, & generally, during this #SLLWeek & all year round.
#ChooseLocal will be particularly welcome this month here, after a busy #EdFringe when so many folk understandably go into the town centre. #ScotlandLovesLocal