Scotland Loves Local Gift Card to go digital
The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card is going digital – supported by a £250,000 boost from the Scottish Government. Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards can be loaded with credit and used in participating shops and businesses within users’ local council area. Now the Scottish Government has announced further support for the programme, unveiling its latest […]
Praise for Scotland Loves Local campaign chief as he steps back from role
The man who led the launch and successful rollout of the Scotland Loves Local campaign has been praised for his work after announcing that he is stepping back from his role. Phil Prentice has been at the forefront of the drive for people to support businesses in their communities and build better lives locally through […]
Gift card helps households join the ‘shop local club’
Independent businesses say the distribution of the £100 Scotland Loves Local East Renfrewshire Gift Card is helping customers to realise the value of shopping local. Traders have hailed the scheme a success for bringing new customers through their doors while helping families to get the essentials they need. From the end of November 2022, more […]
Positive gift card impact highlighted in Scottish Parliament
A business leader championed the positive the impact of a local gift card programme in boosting business and helping households as he spoke at a reception in the Scottish Parliament. Aberdeen Inspired chief executive Adrian Watson, pictured above, was among the speakers at a special Holyrood reception highlighting the impact of community-led action on building stronger, […]