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Edinburgh urged to get behind Scotland Loves Local Week 2026

The critical difference we can all make by choosing local will be celebrated between 13 – 20 June

The date has been set for the fourth Scotland Loves Local Week – with people across Edinburgh being urged to champion choosing local. The people, businesses and initiatives that make communities thrive will be celebrated from June 13 to 20.

And, as with the activity taking place as the country rallies behind Scotland in the World Cup, this year’s theme is Flying the Flag for Local Businesses.

Scotland Loves Local Week will see social media campaigning, political visits and other events highlight the transformational difference of choosing local – supporting friends, family and neighbours by getting behind the businesses which are the fabric of communities.

Businesses and community groups across Edinburgh are being encouraged to take part – as they have done in previous years – celebrating what makes their communities unique.

Ideas for how they can do so are available via www.lovelocal.scot.

Scotland Loves Local is the drive for people to build stronger, more sustainable futures for their community by supporting the businesses in their area, potentially injecting millions of pounds into regional economies.

It is organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the organisation which champions the critical part that towns and local neighbourhoods play in creating a stronger, fairer, wealthier Scotland.

Celebrating Edinburgh in Scotland Loves Local Week

Celebrating the people of Edinburgh as part of Scotland Loves Local Week

The people who make Edinburgh communities so special will be celebrated as part of Scotland Loves Local Week.

People Make Places is the theme for this year’s events, which take place from Saturday August 23.

A week of activities, including social media campaigning and political visits, will highlight the transformational difference of choosing local – supporting friends, family and neighbours by getting behind the businesses which are the fabric of communities.

Residents across Edinburgh are being encouraged to take part, championing the message to think local first – and sharing some of the stories of the people who make their places.

Scotland Loves Local Week is organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the organisation which champions the critical part that towns and local neighbourhoods play in creating a stronger, fairer, wealthier Scotland.

Kimberley Guthrie, STP’s Chief Officer, said: “People are at the heart of our places, driving the ideas, projects and development that will breathe new life into communities across the city and throughout Scotland.

“Scotland Loves Local Week is the chance to shout about the great things that are happening where you live – and the people whose innovation, determination and dedication, make Edinburgh the great place it is.

“Whether it be the team from the family business which has been part of the community for generations, or a trailblazing development, this is a chance to highlight why it’s so important to get behind what they are doing to create better places – all the while supporting the jobs of the people around us.”

Scotland Loves Local is the drive for people to build stronger, more sustainable futures for their community by supporting the businesses in their area, potentially injecting millions of pounds into regional economies. It is spearheaded by STP with support from the Scottish Government.

More information about how to get involved in Scotland Loves Local Week is available at www.lovelocal.scot or by emailing info@lovelocal.scot.

Edinburgh organisations urged to take part in Scotland Loves Local Week

Events showcasing great work in communities – and need to back local businesses – to take place from August 28th

Businesses and organisations across Edinburgh are being urged to take part in the first Scotland Loves Local Week.

The seven days of events – taking place from Monday, August 28th – will showcase great local people and enterprises, highlighting the critical need for residents to show them their support.

People in the region are being urged to take part by organising a celebration event, inviting a local politician to see all that they do and shining a spotlight on their work on social media using the hashtags #ScotlandLovesLocal and #ChooseLocal.

The week is being championed by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the organisation behind Scotland Loves Local.

Ideas for how people can take part and assets to promote local events are available to download at www.lovelocal.scot.

STV weatherman Sean Batty (below) is a campaign ambassador and is encouraging people to take part. He said: “This is your chance to shout about how great your area is.

“The team at STP will be working with people across the country to highlight some of the incredible work ongoing to create communities fit for the future.

“There are some great things happening and we are keen to showcase them.”

Scotland Loves Local is the drive for people to build stronger, more sustainable futures for their community by supporting the businesses in their area, potentially injecting millions of pounds into regional economies.

It is spearheaded by STP with support from the Scottish Government.