28/05/2026
Scotland Loves Local Week will return from Saturday 13th June to Saturday 20th June 2026
The fourth Scotland Loves Local Week will take place from Saturday 13th to Saturday 20th June 2026 – showcasing and celebrating the people, businesses and initiatives that make communities across Scotland thrive.
This year’s programme will be particularly special, with the 2026 theme – Flying the Flag for Local Businesses – celebrating real national pride.
As Scotland’s football stars compete in the World Cup, communities are being encouraged to show their support by flying the flag for their local businesses and the people behind them.
Behind every small business is a neighbour, a friend or a family member. And, as we celebrate Scotland on the global sporting stage, we can also celebrate the people at our grassroots who make our towns and neighbourhoods great.
At the heart of the campaign is a simple message: think local first. Supporting local businesses helps to protect jobs, sustain enterprises, encourage investment and create vibrant, attractive places to live and work.
Scotland Loves Local Week provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate everything that makes communities unique, while inspiring residents to show even greater support for their local economy.
To support Scotland Loves Local Week and of course the Scotland Football Team, Inverurie BID are encouraging businesses to decorate their windows with a Scotland Football theme, the windows will be judged independently and the winner will receive a £100 Aberdeenshire loves Local Gift Card which can be redeemed at over 70 Inverurie businesses, details below:
*Businesses must register their participation via DM or E: [email protected] by Monday 8th June.
*Display must be in place by Thursday 11th June (opening game) at the latest.
*Displays to remain in place until at least Saturday 20th June.
*One prize only, judges decision is final.
In addition, Aberdeenshire Heart of the High Street: Celebrating Great Customer Service.
Great customer service is what keeps our town centres thriving – and now it’s being recognised.
Heart of the High Street is a new Aberdeenshire‑wide campaign celebrating the businesses and individuals in our town centres who go the extra mile for their customers. At its heart is a brand‑new awards programme, with eight categories covering retail, hospitality, leisure, wellbeing, professional services, new businesses, loves local ambassador and outstanding individuals.
✅ Nominations are open until 7th June
It is free to enter, and businesses can nominate themselves or be nominated by customers. An independent judging panel will select the finalists, and the winners will be chosen through public voting and celebrated at a showcase event this September.
👉 Nominate now: engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/heart-of-the-high-street
