Scotland's Improvement Districts

Scotland's Improvement Districts is the national centre for Improvement Districts in Scotland.

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Job alert: Discover Lanark BID is recruiting a new BID Manager to lead the town through its second term!

It's a permanent role based in Lanark town centre. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 19 October: https://t.co/dfTjCNbv08

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Town centre transformation starts with local leadership. Join us at #STC26 on 11 Nov as Scotland's Towns Conference returns to Kirkcaldy - panels, workshops & placemaking examples of putting policy into practice.

Register here: https://t.co/Q9wCBnByRm

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Minister for Business @ThomasCArthur MSP showed his support for Scotland Loves Local Week as he met with Glasgow’s 4 BIDs and Leader of Glasgow City Council: https://t.co/69INZq0cBF

@Visit_WestEnd Let's Go Glasgow BID, Positive Possil, @myshawlands2017 @GlasgowCC

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Hundreds of East Renfrewshire businesses have joined forces to encourage everyone to explore the area.

Explore East Ren has been developed jointly by All About Barrhead, I Love Clarkston and Giffnock Village BIDs working with @loqiva: https://t.co/GvrjEwNBci

#ScotlandLovesLocal

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Stirling’s business owners have been recognised for their achievements and rewarded with trophies in the @GoForthStirling 2026 Stirling Business Awards.

Read more and see the full list of winners here: https://t.co/nzkXe64D2d

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@FalkirkDelivers , in partnership with Artlink Central, has secured almost £100,000 of National Lottery funds through Creative Scotland to deliver a new arts and cultural initiative for Falkirk town centre !

Read more here: https://t.co/nwsMQVmtQr

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@GoForthStirling's free online training platform is providing a lifeline to the city’s small business owners giving them substantial savings on essential courses.

Read more here: https://t.co/LYOqIAo6dF

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Shortlist of finalists revealed for Stirling Business Awards! 📋

A shortlist of finalists for the 2026 Stirling Business Awards, organised by @GoForthStirling has been announced.

Read more below 👇https://t.co/NS8teERkao

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📢 Scotland's newest improvement district is a GO! A fantastic result as businesses vote in favour of establishing a new BID in Glasgow city centre.
🗣️Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes: "This is an exciting opportunity for Glasgow."
https://t.co/efJwFpt3gn

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Support Stirling’s brilliant businesses! 💪

Nominations for the 2026 Stirling Business Awards close Fri 14 Nov - with 14 categories including a new Outstanding Woman in Business award.

Nominate your favourites today 👇
https://t.co/FXmQKkaH7L

@GoForthStirling

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🎃 Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail is back! 🕷️

From 10 Oct-2 Nov, find 10 spooky creatures hidden in town centre windows! 👻

FREE family fun, prizes to be won & Buddie Good Deals too!

More details👉 https://t.co/rYbi8uQGRS

@PaisleyFirst

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📣 Registration is now open for Scotland’s Towns Conference 2025 (STC25)!

Join up to 450 leaders, practitioners, and community representatives from public, private, and voluntary sectors to explore 'Investment & Innovation: Delivering for Scotland’s Economy.'

📅 27th November 2025
📍 The Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

In partnership with Glasgow City Council, celebrating Glasgow’s 850th year!

What to expect:
- Exhibition & BIDs Pavilion showcasing town centre solutions
- Launch and live demo of the new Understanding Scottish Places (https://t.co/zsImx5YvoX) data tool
- Walking tours highlighting Glasgow’s culture and regeneration
- Panels & workshops on regeneration, collaboration, sustainable finance, and more
- International insights on placemaking and future-proofing communities

Best of all...free to attend!

🔗 Register today: https://t.co/Qi50ef4t31

Questions? Contact [email protected] for assistance.

Let’s shape Scotland’s towns and cities together! 🏙️🤝

STC25 Supporters + Partners:
@blachereillum @HistEnvScot @KeepBritainTidy @loqiva @micnx @ScotRail @thebankscot @Vicinity @VisitScotland @ZeroWasteScot

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Great to have so many colleagues together in Edinburgh today for our BIDs Forum. Lots of important discussions on the impact of business improvement districts on Scotland’s economy 👏

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🏘️ What makes your town special?

For many of us, it’s our heritage - the buildings, traditions, and stories that shape our places and connect our communities.

Historic Environment Scotland is inviting people across the country to take part in Talking About Heritage, a National Conversation to help shape how we care for and celebrate heritage in the future.

📋 Share your views by 7 December:
👉 Talking About Heritage Survey 2025: https://t.co/8xfwtunZKw
📍 Or join in-person events in:
Hawick (21 Oct)
Glasgow (23 Oct)
Inverness (28 Oct)
Ullapool (29 Oct)
Shetland (3 Nov)
Dundee (11 Nov)

📆 Find out more and register: https://t.co/yJDB8RV52r

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📣 Scotland Town of the Year 2025 Finalists Announced! 🏆

We’re excited to reveal the incredible communities shortlisted for this year’s Scotland Loves Local Awards, celebrating the people, places, and projects driving positive change across the country.

The finalists for Town of the Year 2025 are:
📍 Blairgowrie & Rattray (Perth & Kinross)
📍 Newton Stewart (Dumfries & Galloway)
📍 Paisley (Renfrewshire)

And in the Most Enterprising Community category, the inspiring nominees are:
💡 Glenuig Community Inn (Highland)
💡 Ochiltree Community Hub (East Ayrshire)
💡 Peterhead Area Community Trust (Aberdeenshire)

These awards - organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership - shine a light on the local innovation, collaboration, and community spirit that’s shaping a stronger, more sustainable Scotland.

🏅 Winners (including Place Leader of the Year and High Street Hero regional awards) will be announced next month!

A huge well done to all the shortlisted towns and projects! 👏 👏

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🎉 RISE Festival is coming to Ayr!

Join @NartureCIC this 26–28 Sept for 3 days of food, art, wellbeing & community spirit.

Workshops, gigs, exhibitions & more across their stunning regenerated spaces. 🌱🏘💙

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🛍️ Stirling businesses got the inside scoop on the latest retail crime tactics at a @GoForthStirling & RAC briefing. From distraction thefts to sophisticated gang methods, SentrySIS alerts help shops stay one step ahead. #RetailCrime #Stirling #BusinessSafety

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🚭♻️ @GoForthStirling BID is teaming up with @KeepBritainTidy to tackle cigarette litter! ‘Bin Your Butts’ bins, posters & portable butt boxes are being rolled out across venues & events to keep Stirling clean and green. #BinYourButts #Stirling #LitterFree

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📢 Stirling retailers - you’re invited to a crime intelligence briefing with @GoForthStirling + Retailers Against Crime.

🗓 Tuesday 16 September | 9:30am | Golden Lion Hotel

👉 Email [email protected] to register.

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📚 The Byres Road Book Festival is back this September!

From 26-29 September, Glasgow’s much-loved free festival will once again transform Byres Road and the Lanes into a vibrant hub of stories, culture and creativity.

This year’s line-up features poet Michael Pedersen with Belle & Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch, award-winning children’s author Maisie Chan, bestselling writers, celebrated chefs and inspiring new voices.

👉 Discover the full programme: https://t.co/jyYe13kwIO

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