Glasgow businesses highlight high hopes of Scotland Loves Local boost
Businesses across Glasgow hope that multi-million pound support for families struggling with the cost of living will trigger renewed pride in shopping locally. Glasgow City Council is sending Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Cards worth £105 each to 85,000...
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Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card breaks UK records
A local gift card scheme to boost businesses across Glasgow will be the biggest the UK has ever seen. More than 700 businesses are already signed up to accept the Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card – with the...
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Gift cards are a gateway to multi-million pound boost for Scotland’s tourism trade
Scotland’s staycation spenders and day-trippers are being urged to spend using local gift cards which have the power to inject millions of pounds into the nation’s tourism trade Visitor industry bosses and attractions are backing a rallying cry for...
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85,000 Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Cards to help low-income households and boost business
A £105 gift card being distributed to more than 85,000 homes across Glasgow will support local businesses and boost the economy while helping families cope with the rising cost of living, supporters say. The alliance behind the Scotland Loves...
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Nominate your community champions in the Scotland Loves Local Awards
Heroic efforts to support Scotland’s high streets and tackle the challenges of climate change in communities will be recognised at special awards. Enterprise, creativity and digital innovation shaping a stronger future for towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the country...
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First Minister announces £80m Covid Economic Recovery Fund
A new £80 million Covid Economic Recovery Fund targeting support for businesses and communities will help Scotland as it moves to a new phase in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Councils will have the flexibility to target support either using...
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Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards unlock exciting opportunities
Businesses across the country are cashing in on being part of the groundbreaking Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards – and more are being urged to join them. Shops, visitor attractions, cafes and restaurants were among the thousands which joined...
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Phil Prentice: Scotland’s Covid-19 recovery will grow successfully from nation’s grassroots
When – almost two years ago – the nation was ordered into lockdown, it was the people immediately around us to whom we turned for support. Now, as we edge our way from crisis mode to a full, focussed...
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Scots shoppers urged to stay safe and choose local amid Omicron restrictions
Shoppers across Scotland are being urged to think safety first and stay local in the Christmas countdown as new coronavirus restrictions come into force. Town centre chiefs have issued the plea ahead of the final shopping weekend before the...
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‘The importance of town centres needs to be recognised’
The importance of town centres must be recognised – and everyone can play their part in embracing change to create a vibrant future for them. That’s the view of the politician appointed as convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party...
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