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MSP marks success of SGF ‘Go Local’ with visit to new butchery at Scotmid store

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Cabinet secretary for rural affairs, land reform and islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP, joined staff at Scotmid’s new butchery at their South Queensferry store this week, highlighting the success of the SGF Go Local programme. Scotmid Co-op welcomed Gougeon and representatives from Scotland Food & Drink…

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