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Scotland Loves Local Campaign Gains Momentum with MSP Support

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Caithness, Sutherland & Ross MSP Maree Todd has shown her commitment to supporting local businesses and community projects by visiting entrepreneurs in Sutherland as part of the Scotland Loves Local Week campaign. The campaign aims to build a stronger, greener, and fairer Scotland by championing localism. During her visit, Todd met with Rhionna Mackay and Beth Simco, who lead the Sutherland Adventure Company SCIO charity, which provides learning, social, and sporting opportunities to communities across Sutherland.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maree Todd, Caithness, Sutherland & Ross MSP, supports the Scotland Loves Local campaign, visiting businesses in Sutherland to promote localism.
  • The campaign aims to build a stronger, greener, and fairer Scotland by supporting local businesses, social enterprises, and community projects.
  • Sutherland Adventure Company SCIO, a charity led by Rhionna Mackay and Beth Simco, provides opportunities for learning, socialization, and sports to communities across Sutherland.
  • The charity, supported by volunteer trustees, local coaches, and helpers, makes the local natural environment accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
  • Todd encourages everyone to participate in Sutherland Adventure Company SCIO sessions, which welcome all ages, abilities, and genders.
  • The Scotland Loves Local Week campaign aims to celebrate the people, businesses, and places that make local communities thrive.
  • The campaign encourages people to think locally first and support what's on their doorstep.

Statistics:

  • The Scotland Loves Local campaign runs until August 30.
  • Sutherland Adventure Company SCIO provides opportunities for learning, socialization, and sports to communities across Sutherland.
  • The charity is led by two ambitious and community-minded women, Rhionna Mackay and Beth Simco.
  • The charity is supported by volunteer trustees, local coaches, and helpers.
  • Sutherland Adventure Company SCIO welcomes participants of all ages, abilities, and genders.
  • The Scotland Loves Local Week campaign aims to celebrate local communities and encourage support for local businesses.

Sources:

  • https://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/two-sutherland-outdoor-adventure-initiatives-merge-to-form-n-374748/

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