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18/06/2026

Food, glorious food! As part of Scotland Loves Local Week, our ambassador Sean Batty enjoyed a wander around North Berwick Harbour Market where he met amazing local food and drink producers, sampled some of their fantastic products and heard all about the incredible difference we can all make by choosing local.

Well done to East Lothian Food and Drink for serving up such a superb showcase. We had a brilliant time with them celebrating Scotland Loves Local Week 📺 Meet some of their superb stallholders ⬇
Balgone Estate Belhaven Smokehouse Foraging Goat

As part of Scotland Loves Local Week, TV presenter Sean Batty joine...

18/06/2026

Minister for Business showed his support for Scotland Loves Local Week as he met with representatives from Glasgow’s 4 BIDs and Leader of Glasgow City Council, shining a spotlight on the role of BIDs in building stronger, more resilient communities across Scotland.

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16/06/2026

Representatives from Glasgow’s four Business Improvement Districts joined forces at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum today to urge residents to choose local as part of Scotland Loves Local Week 💙

They were supported by Minister for Business and Leader of Glasgow City Council Susan Aitken in highlighting the difference that can be made by flying the flag for local businesses.

BIDs across Glasgow support local businesses by championing the enterprises and assets in their area, helping to create reasons to visit and support local businesses as well as unlocking other positive changes.
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16/06/2026

Representatives of Glasgow's four Business Improvement Districts joined forces with the Scottish Government's Business Minister and the Leader of Glasgow City Council to issue a call for everyone in the city to 'choose local'.

They gathered with Tom Arthur and Cllr Susan Aitken at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum today to highlight the difference that every resident can make by supporting local businesses more.

It was fantastic to see the BIDs delivering such a strong message together. Read the full story via the link in the comments.
Visit West End My Shawlands Possilpark BID Let's Go Glasgow Glasgow City Council The Scottish Government

16/06/2026

It’s Scotland Loves Local Week!

From 13th to 20th June, people across the country are flying the flag for local businesses, shining a spotlight on the transformational impact that choosing local can have for the places where we live, work and visit.

If you or your business are getting involved in the celebrations this week, make sure and tag us in your photos!

15/06/2026

It's absolutely fantastic to see Business Improvement Districts across the country flying the flag for choosing local as part of Scotland Loves Local Week 😍

📸 We'd love to see your photos of joining in Scotland Loves Local Week. Why not drop us a DM or leave a pic in the comments ⬇

13/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland Loves Local Week 2026 is underway 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Our ambassador Sean Batty got Scotland Loves Local Week underway today he joined our Chair Leigh Sparks and Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie to fly the flag for supporting local businesses at the North Berwick Harbour Market, organised by East Lothian Food & Drink.

We'll be spotlighting some of the fantastic producers there over the next few days but - for now - you can read all about our launch via the link in our comments ⬇

12/06/2026

Business leaders across the country are highlighting the multi-million pound benefits of choosing local as scots are urged to fly the flag for businesses in their community ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week 💙

Seven days of action starts tomorrow (Saturday), celebrating the uniqueness of local enterprises of all kinds and the benefits of supporting them, through the increasingly important role they play in sustaining and growing communities and economies 🌟 Paisley First Aberdeen Inspired VisitScotland | Travel & Inspiration Scotland Loves Local Gift Card

05/06/2026

SLL Week 2026 - How will you be celebrating?

The week is all about flying the flag for local businesses in our communities.

Here are some ways in which your business or organisation can get involved…

03/11/2025

🎉 The High Street Hero for North East Scotland has been announced!

We’re thrilled to celebrate Carolyn Powell, Joint General Manager of Huntly Development Trust, named the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards High Street Hero for North East Scotland! 🌟

Carolyn was the driving force behind the transformation of the former Cruickshank’s department store into Number 30 The Square - now a vibrant cinema, café, co-working centre and community hub. Her dedication over six years has turned an abandoned landmark into a thriving space that’s brought new energy and optimism to Huntly’s town centre. 🎬☕

💬 Carolyn said:
'To be nominated for the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero award has been humbling and I am deeply honoured and delighted to receive it... The local community are the real stars.'

👏 Congratulations, Carolyn, on this well-deserved recognition of your vision, perseverance and commitment to Huntly’s regeneration.

Link to article 🔗 https://lovelocal.scot/carolyns-a-driving-force-behind-former-department-stores-transformation/