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his is the year that will forever remain firmly ingrained in our memories. It has been a testing year for each and every business, be it small or large, and the way that our communities have come together in support has been heart-warming. Such commitments richly deserve to be recognised. The High Street Heroes Awards have been presented as part of Scotland Loves Local, the campaign led by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) with the support of the Scottish Government to encourage people to support shops and services close to home whenever they can.
People across the region have been urged to think local first - whether in person or online 12- to help local businesses battle through the
Ian and Rena Watson, of Cullen Bay Hotel
challenges faced because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some of you will be aware of the efforts made by local businesses but, by the same token, there are many of you who will not have heard of some people’s contributions. Here, then, are some uplifting stories: Popular hoteliers Ian and Rena Watson, from the Cullen Bay Hotel, say they are “absolutely delighted” after their commitment to the community was hailed as heroic. They were named as regional champions for Moray in the Scotland Loves Local High Street Heroes Awards. Judges were told that “Ian and Rena prepared and served free meals to the local communities
