Scotland Loves Local Week returns between 23rd August and 30th August, with a theme of People Make Places and a powerful reminder of the people that make our places great, from your local hairdresser to the barista that makes your morning coffee. Here are 10 ways to love local this Scotland Loves Local Week.
Take a trip into town
The Scotland’s Towns Partnership team revealed data showing that if everyone in Scotland spent just £1 extra each week with local businesses, almost £283m could be driven directly into Scotland each year.
Reward your team with the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
Did you know that around 80% of Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards are purchased by organisations? What better time to encourage your team to love local than Scotland Loves Local Week?
Show your organisation’s support for local
If your firm loves local, spread the word about it on social media and encourage other organisations to do the same. There are plenty of assets you can use.
Get involved in a Great Gift Card Giveaway
To celebrate Scotland Loves Local Week, there’s a Great Gift Card Giveaway competition taking place in Perth (23rd August – 6th September) and East Ayrshire – simply shop local in Perth and East Ayrshire (29th August – 11th September) for a chance to win a Gift Card!
Show your favourite business some love
Got a go-to restaurant, bar or boutique? Give them a boost by sharing a post on social media using the hashtags #ScotlandLovesLocal #ChooseLocal #PeopleMakePlaces.
Make the pledge
Demonstrate your commitment to choosing local by making a pledge to support local whenever it’s possible to do so.
Sign up to accept the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card
If your business, or a business you know, is customer facing and doesn’t accept the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, now’s the time to join! Simply sign up online or email support@mi-cnx.com.
Visit a new town or city
Fancy visiting a Scottish town or city you’ve never visited? Grab your Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and it’s your passport to eat, shop, stay and enjoy local. How about trying the new look Aberdeenshire Gift Card or the Perth City & Towns Gift Card.
Incentivise your customers
Sure, the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card is great for rewarding your staff, but how about using the card to incentivise your customers in place of generic Gift Cards where the benefit leaves the area?
New ways to support local
The innovation in how organisations use the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, from schools using the cards as rewards for pupils to hotels using the cards in accommodation packages. Found an interesting way to use your local Gift Card? We’d love to hear your story at support@mi-cnx.com