Shoppers across Argyll and Bute have been urged to join in with Scotland’s first Loves Local Week, which starts today.
Organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, the national event runs until September 4, with communities encouraged to support businesses in their area by shopping local.
To help promote town centre recovery by encouraging more people to shop local, the council launched the Argyll and Bute Gift Card in 2021.
The scheme now has over 300 businesses across Argyll and Bute including restaurants, independent shops and visitor attractions – though there has been controversy over national chains including supermarkets also benefiting.
Alastair Redman, the council’s policy lead for economic growth and communities, said: “By loving local, we are choosing to back businesses and build stronger communities.
“Here in Argyll and Bute, we have fantastic independent shops and businesses who really are in the heart of the community.
“From jewellery makers to artisan bakers, the finest seafood in the world to cheese makers, we are lucky to have great producers and entrepreneurs on our doorstep.”
Shopping local not only benefits businesses, you are helping to keep people in jobs.
“Please show your support and get behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign.”
The Argyll and Bute Gift Card works the same as a gift voucher and is available to buy online .
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