Local businesses across Argyll and Bute are the backbone of communities, providing independent services and supporting local employment.
The first ever Scotland Loves Local Week runs from 28 August to 4 September with communities encouraged to support local businesses by shopping local.
Councillor Alastair Redman, Policy Lead for Economic Growth and Communities:
“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. ”
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, experiences and visitor attractions signing up to support the initiative.
The card works the same as a gift voucher and is available to buy online from https://scotlandgiftslocal.com/product/argyll-bute-gift-card/
Businesses can sign up to the scheme by registering at https://lovelocal.scot/register-your-business/
Scotland Loves Local Week is organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) – the organisation behind the Love Local campaign