People across West Lothian urged to celebrate their high street heroes

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Scotland Loves Local Awards – including those for Town of the Year.

People across West Lothian are being urged to celebrate their high street heroes.

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Scotland Loves Local Awards – including those for Town of the Year.

The accolades recognise and reward the people and organisations who make communities better places to live, work and visit.

And the region’s residents are being encouraged to nominate those who they would like to be named as a High Street Hero – with one being honoured in each of Scotland’s eight Scottish Parliament regions.

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People can also put their home area forward for the national accolades of Town of the Year and Innovation in Place.

The awards are organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) as an extension of its wider Scotland Loves Local campaign, which encourages people to help grow stronger communities by supporting the enterprises, organisations and initiatives in them.

Last year’s heroes included Paul Boyle of Boghall Butchers in Bathgate, recognising more than 50 years of commitment to serving his community.

Kimberley Guthrie, STP’s Chief Officer, said: “Remarkable, determined and innovative work is taking place across West Lothian which is making communities better places to live, work and visit. The Scotland Loves Local Awards are an opportunity to celebrate all of that.

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“We are looking forward to hearing more about the places, projects and people who are leading the way with inspirational action which really does make a difference – and having the chance to celebrate their achievements.”

Now in their sixth year, the Scotland Loves Local Awards recognise leadership, innovation and community action that supports thriving local places – from transformational regeneration projects and entrepreneurial community initiatives to the individuals going above and beyond to make a difference.

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