News

21 Jan

Scottish Government Support for the Tourism and Events Sector

(VisitScotland) – At the end of last year, the Scottish Government announced that tourism and hospitality businesses across Scotland were to benefit from a £104.3 million Scottish Government package. This funding will help a number of tourism and events businesses in key sectors who have received little or no support so […]

11 Jan

Phil Prentice: Thinking Local First Isn’t Just a Resolution – It’s a Lifeline

Lives and livelihoods depend upon us all remaining resolute to two key pillars in the battle against Covid-19 at this critical time: Staying safe and staying local. I’m not being unnecessarily dramatic by saying that. The message from the Scottish Government on this could not, after all, be clearer. To […]

06 Jan

Case Study: Welwyn Garden City Light up Christmas with Interactive Trail

Welwyn Garden City BID placed eight breathtaking Christmas light installations across the City Centre to welcome shoppers into the area. Each installation had a QR code that participants could scan using technology built into the LoyalFree app. Every interaction provided a chance to win one of many prizes and participants […]

22 Dec

Elgin and Edinburgh ‘Brainiest Scottish Places’ in Festive Gift Card Quiz

Elgin and Edinburgh have been crowned the brainiest Scottish places, taking second and third place in the Great Town and City Christmas Quiz. Over 400 towns and cities took part in the festive quiz from the four nations of the UK. After an early lead, Elgin were pipped to the first […]

21 Dec

Inverness City Centre Heroes Award Winners Revealed

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there have been exceptional people within Inverness City Centre who have taken the opportunity to help those around them. To recognise their acts of kindness and generosity, and as part of the joint Festive Campaign organised by Highland Council, Inverness Common Good Fund, Inverness BID and […]

17 Dec

Aberdeen Gift Card Sales Soar and Bring In Tens of Thousands to Local Economy

The Aberdeen Gift Card has brought almost £80,000 into the local economy in just two weeks, with nearly 2000 cards sold since it launched. Spearheaded by Aberdeen Inspired and supported by Aberdeen City Council, the gift card can now be used at over 150 businesses across Aberdeen, with more added […]

14 Dec

Scotland Leads The Way In Christmas Quiz To Bring Towns And Cities Together And Share The ‘Shop Local’ Message

Five Scottish places are leading the way in a new Christmas quiz designed to support local gift card programmes around the UK, and encourage local shopping this Christmas. Over 70 towns and cities around the UK have taken part but Scotland is, so far, taking the lead. Scottish fintech Miconex launched its Great […]

14 Dec

Job Opportunity: Business Manager, East Lothian Food & Drink Ltd [closes 08/01/2021]

The Business Manager of East Lothian Food and Drink Ltd will have responsibility for the delivery of the aims and objectives of East Lothian Food and Drink Ltd. They will work closely with and support the Chair and Board of Directors. They will be responsible for carrying out all tasks […]

11 Dec

Stay Local, Stay Safe: Support for Local Shops Grows as Covid-19 Restrictions Ease

Scotland Loves Local campaign poll boost for businesses revealed as Government lifts Level 4 measures across large parts of central Scotland. Support is strengthening for Scotland’s local businesses as Christmas shoppers are urged to back businesses close to home amid the reopening of huge numbers of shops today. A town […]

09 Dec

Aberdeen Inspired Launch Christmas Campaign Video

A new digital Christmas campaign has been launched by Aberdeen Inspired. The campaign shines a spotlight on the city centre, and encourages the public to show it some love this Christmas and all year around. It has been delivered by Business Improvement District Aberdeen Inspired and created by creative production […]