Honour for Aberdeenshire Council team championing ‘choose local’ call
The business-boosting success of an Aberdeenshire Council team in championing the drive for residents to choose local has been celebrated on the national stage. Suzanne Rhind and her colleagues in the authority’s regeneration and town centres team have been presented with a judges’ special Scotland Loves Local Award. The prize is in recognition of the […]
TV weatherman Sean Batty tours Scotland with ‘The Worst Christmas Weather EVER!’
Scotland Loves Local Ambassador Sean Batty has released his debut Christmas children’s book – and is touring local events across the country. We’ve known Sean as the energetic and passionate weatherman on STV for nearly 20 years, but this year, he’s taking his love for both Christmas and weather to new heights with The Worst […]
Scots shoppers urged to choose local this Black Friday
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to choose local and get behind businesses in their community this Black Friday. The coming days are expected to be among the highest-spending of the year in retail with major discounts offered as the festive shopping season shifts into top gear. And the team behind the Scotland Loves Local […]
Digital gift card innovation makes it easier for Scottish businesses to reward staff and choose local
Business leaders are being urged to reward their staff and share the perfect present with their community this Christmas. They are being encouraged to invest in their people and local places by using the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card as a staff reward. And, thanks to a new digital innovation, getting the cards to colleagues […]
Scotland’s Town of the Year: ‘Oban is a special, warm, welcoming place’
The warmth and welcome of Oban has been celebrated far and wide as the community was crowned as Town of the Year in the 2024 Scotland Loves Local Awards. Speaking to Scotland Loves Local ambassador Sean Batty, David Adams McGilp, VisitScotland‘s Regional Director for Argyll and Isles, shared some of what be believes makes the […]
Research suggests new ways to motivate employees through rewards and incentives
Winter rewards, unexpected rewards and support for local could be key to tackling workplace motivation, according to new research. The research, undertaken by Perth-based fintech Miconex with over 4,000 employees, organisations and consumers found that winter is worst for staff motivation, with just 14% of people saying winter is when they feel most motivated, followed […]
How to use the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card to reward your colleagues and community this Christmas
It has become easier than ever to use the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card (SLLGC) as a reward for your staff. Watch our new animation to see how simple it has become If your business is looking for a meaningful way to show appreciation for all that your employees do – while also supporting […]