Vision & Mission

SNPA represents Scotland's local press. Its 12 member publishers account for over 100 paid-for and free-distribution weekly and bi-weekly newspapers; the vast majority of titles published in Scotland.

SNPA's role extends principally to:

• promote, further and safeguard the interests of its members;
• maintain press freedom;
• advise members on advertising matters; and
• advise members on current codes of adverising practice.

Activities undertaken include:

• marketing the local press as trusted, effective and inclusive;
• lobbying opinion leaders; and
• sharing best practice among members.