News

19 Apr

Milngavie Project Hailed as Fantastic Example of What BIDs Can Achieve

A significant public realm development has been hailed as a fantastic example of the difference that Business Improvement Districts can make to their community. Phil Prentice, Chief Officer of Scotland’s Towns Partnership and National Director of Scotland’s Improvement Districts, says work underway in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, shows the important part […]

19 Apr

Visit Moray Speyside Tourism BID Supports “Destination Dufftown” Visitor Campaign

Truerlein Ltd. has announced the launch of Destination Dufftown, a campaign to be run in conjunction with Visit Moray Speyside, and designed to reinvigorate Dufftown’s tourist trade and attract more visitors to the area. Destination Dufftown, which will later offer concierge-style support and trip planning facilities, also launches with a […]

06 Apr

Stirling BID Gets Ready for Creative Street Stories Launch

A clean up team has been busy preparing Stirling’s empty shop windows ready for the launch of the city’s ambitious Street Stories project. They have been working on behalf of Go Forth Stirling Business Improvement District (BID) which is set to transform eight stores into vibrant works of art. Street […]

29 Mar

Resources from Engaging Local Politicians Webinar Available

A webinar on Engaging Local Politicians was delivered last week by Message Matters on behalf of Scotland’s Improvement Districts. The video recording and presentation slides are now available on the SIDs website resources page here. This includes a slide on Lobbying Register Guidance – although it is expected that in most cases BIDs will […]

25 Mar

Scottish Government Announces £25 Million for Tourism Recovery

Holiday vouchers, discounts for days out and a marketing fund are included in a new £25 million tourism recovery programme. Speaking at the Scottish Tourism Alliance conference, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the funding to support the sector’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The programme, which has been developed […]

09 Mar

£600k Boost for Scotland’s Business Improvement Districts Welcomed

Scottish Government pledges further financial support for Covid-19 recovery Scotland’s Towns Partnership Chief Officer Phil Prentice has welcomed a Scottish Government cash boost to support the nation’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). The Government has confirmed that it will provide another £600,000 to further the work of BIDs across the country […]

02 Mar

Mum’s the Word for the Aberdeen Gift Card

Clever marketing that taps into support local sentiment through multi-business gift card programmes has driven record sales for the Aberdeen Gift Card since it launch in late November 2020 making it one of the fastest growing schemes in the UK. And with Mother’s Day on the horizon the Aberdeen Gift […]

02 Mar

‘The Magical Place’: Living Lerwick Releases New Promotional Video

“Imagine there was a magical place where you could go and find nearly everything you might need. It’s not a myth – it exists, and what’s more; it’s local!” A new video from Living Lerwick and Shetland Heritage has been released to remind residents of everything that their town centre […]

01 Mar

Scottish Walking Awards 2021: Nominate Today!

Together with Ramblers Scotland, Living Streets Scotland, and the National Walking Strategy Delivery Forum, Paths for All have launched the Scottish Walking Awards. Open from 4 February 2021 until 31 March 2021 the awards feature ten categories open for nominations from across Scotland and all sections of society, including projects supporting people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Winners will be […]

01 Mar

Stirling Bid Hosts Levy Payers Meeting And Seeks New Board Members

Stirling’s Business Improvement District (BID) is inviting levy payers to a virtual meeting which will help shape the organisation’s future plans. The team at Go Forth Stirling are hosting the Annual Levy Payers Meeting next Thursday March 11. They are also seeking new Board members who have a passion for […]