Days out are on the cards as National Trust for Scotland partners with trailblazing Scottish gift card initiative
47 National Trust for Scotland places are now part of economy boosting Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards across the country, enhancing tourism credentials for the initiative Encouraging local exploration and local spending is behind a new partnership between the National Trust for Scotland and the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card. The conservation charity is now […]
Toasting the gift of local: ‘Protect jobs and give our communities a brighter future’
The life-improving impact of choosing local has been highlighted as Scotland Loves Local Week draws to a close. A message that’s relevant to every community in the country has been shared in a video released by East Dunbartonshire Council. While reminding the community of the difference they can make by supporting local businesses in the […]
Historic attraction makes commitment to boosting economy by choosing local
An award-winning historic Ayrshire attraction and community hub has vowed to do everything it can to help boost the region’s economy. The charity (SC031541), that oversees the daily running of Dundonald Castle and owns the Visitor Centre, has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge, promising to prioritise spending and supporting local enterprises whenever it can. […]
Glasgow Gift Card injects more than £8m into city economy
More than £8m has so far been spent with Glasgow businesses using a gift card which locks money into the city’s economy. There are just over 950 businesses across the city where the Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card can be spent. And there are hopes that millions of pounds more could follow as more businesses […]
Malmaison Dundee powers city with tourism initiative and staff rewards
Malmaison Dundee has introduced three new initiatives using the city’s local gift card as part of efforts to drive footfall, spend and tourism in Dundee. A new Eat, Sleep, Love Local package at Malmaison Dundee includes breakfast, room and a £50 Dundee Loves Local Gift Card for visitors to spend locally in the city with […]
‘Every penny spent with businesses like ours is an investment in the future of our community’
Historic and newer businesses have highlighted the pivotal part that enterprises such as theirs play in building a better future for the areas they serve. Flooring and furniture store Fraser’s of Ellon, and Hybrid Gaming and Computing supported the call to choose local as Aberdeenshire Council signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – making a […]
Choose local: ‘It’s about supporting someone’s dream, helping build a community, and ensuring our vibrant independent shops have a future’
A business association leader has spoken of the life-improving impact everyone can make by choosing local and backing ‘the bold and brave’ in their community. Craig Hume, chair of Kilmarnock Business Association, has urged people to think local first ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week 2024 getting underway (August 26 – September 1). The businessman, […]
Unlock your journey of local discovery
If you’ve been gifted a Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, then you’re in for a journey of local discovery! Your card can be spent with all types and sizes of businesses in the region for which it is branded. Can’t wait to get spending? Our gift card partners Miconex have shared some top tips… 1. […]
Dundee breaks new ground with Loves Local Gift Card initiative
Tourists and other visitors to Dundee are benefiting from a new innovation in Loves Local Gift Card. A range of attractions and businesses have signed up for the Do It All in Dundee discount card scheme, from V&A Dundee shop and Dundee Industrial Heritage to The Wine Press and The Selkie. It builds on the […]
12 unusual ways to use your Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
If you thought that Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards were ideal for staff rewards, you’d be right! But there are many more ways to use local gift cards that you may not have thought about. Our gift card delivery partners Miconex – who operate Town & City Gift Cards across the UK – have shared […]