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Scotland's 2008 finalists
Written by Jill Grieve   
Friday, 28 November 2008
Competition is hotting up in the 2008 SCA Awards - below we reveal the shortlisted businesses in four of the five categories.

Each of the shortlisted businesses will soon be receiving a questionnaire from the SCA Awards judges. The answers and feedback submitted will then be considered by the judges as they decide which of the possible finalists to visit.

Meanwhile, in the Rural Hero Category, the judges face the tough challenge of whittling the list down to the finalists, and ultimately deciding the winner.

All finalists, across the categories, will be invited to a special SCA Awards reception at Holyrood in February where the winners will be revealed.

THE SHORTLISTED NOMINEES ARE

Rural Enterprise category

Best Village Shop/Post Office category
  • Bridge of Cally Post Office, Bridge of Cally, Perthshire
  • Nethybridge Post Office & Stores, Nethybridge, Invernesshire
  • Spa Shop, Bellabeg, Aberdeenshire
  • The Mini Market, Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay
  • Adam Duthie & Co, Tarves, Aberdeenshire

Traditional Business category

Best Local Food category
Last Updated ( Friday, 28 November 2008 )
 
Coverage for the 2008 Awards
Written by Jill Grieve   
Monday, 01 September 2008

Horse & Hound online: Countryside Alliance is looking for local heroes

The Northumberland Gazette: Rural hero awards

Rye & Battle Observer: Calling all rural heroes! 

 
Andrew Pierce in the Daily Telegraph
Written by Jill Grieve   
Monday, 01 September 2008
Daily Telegraph commentator Andrew Pierce has a waspish take on the new Countryside Alliance political awards. Read It's Prezza vs 'Biker' Soames for the new rural prize to find out who Mr Pierce believes won't be nominated.