Three quarters of Scottish businesses say the support of local people is critical to their survival, as they battle continued unprecedented challenges.
The statistic has been revealed by the Scotland Loves Local campaign, as it issues a rallying cry for people to choose local this summer and support enterprises - and protect jobs - in their community.
Its call to action is supported by the Scottish Government, with the survey findings reinforcing the importance of grassroots action in fuelling a fairer and more sustainable national economy.
