Tag Archives: Crafts

Retail Threads in the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry – Sir Thomas Lipton

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Leigh Sparks

  The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry was conceived as part of the 2014 Homecoming celebrations, with an original aim of paying homage to the determination and courage of Scots over the centuries. Communities would document their Scottish connections on a series … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Community, Crafts, History, Places, Retail History, Scottish Diaspora Tapestry, Tea, Thomas Lipton, University of Stirling, Wm Low | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Small Business Saturday and Craft Town Scotland

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Leigh Sparks

I am not wholly convinced about Small Business Saturday, which took place on the 6th December. Another US import, it is now in its second year in this country. It has had an impact and a lot of publicity and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Community Development, Craft Town, Crafts, Design, High Streets, Independents, Local Retailers, Places, Scotland's Town and High Streets, Scotland's Towns Partnership, Small Business Saturday, Tourism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Made in Stirling

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Leigh Sparks

Over the last year I have increasingly argued that with the withdrawal of many multiple retailers from many high streets we are entering a period a major structural change in consumer behaviour and retail opportunities. This will not necessarily be … Continue reading →

Posted in High Streets, Independents, Localisation, Places, Pop-Up Shops, Property, Regeneration, Scotland's Town and High Streets, Start-ups, Town Centres | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments