Glastonbury stars heading for Milngavie Street Party
Stars hot from the stage at Glastonbury are on their way to Milngavie. Iconic drum and base duo Fabio and Grooverider, actor and DJ Craig Charles and Mercury Music Prize nominees Corto Alto will all be performing at the biggest Milngavie Street Party yet. They are heading to the East Dunbartonshire town just weeks after […]
New kiosk to buy Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card launched in key location
Glasgow’s own Gift Card is now available to purchase in person for the first time, thanks to a new partnership between Buchanan Galleries and Glasgow City Council. Glaswegians can show their support for local businesses and help keep the city centre thriving by buying the Glasgow Gift Card for friends and family from the self-service […]
We can take choosing local to a new level in 2025
Blog by Scotland’s Towns Partnership Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie: One of the biggest positive differences that people across the country can make for their communities this year is to embrace Scotland Loves Local’s call to action for everyone to think local first. New year, new opportunities As we enter 2025, I’m filled with excitement about […]
Scottish Government Minister backs calls for Scots to think local first this Christmas
A Scottish Government minister has issued a rallying cry for people across the country to choose local and back businesses in their community this Christmas. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur emphasised the massive impact of strong festive sales on local businesses as seasonal shopping nears its peak. He also encouraged local businesses to support […]
Scotland Loves Local in spotlight at towns conference
The pivotal part that choosing local can play in improving community wealth fell under the spotlight at Scotland’s Towns Conference. Scotland Loves Local’s work in both encouraging people in every corner to think local first was brought to the fore at the major event. So too was the important impact that initiatives such as the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]