Give the gift of local and support towns and villages into the bargain
Looking to buy the perfect present for a friend or family member while backing local businesses and shops into the bargain?
East Dunbartonshire Gift Cards are available as part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign, being led by Scotland’s Towns Partnership – supported by the Council.
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 – just select the amount you want to load on to the card by visiting the gift card website and it will then be sent out.
Gift cards
Cards can be spent at any participating shop, restaurant, café, bar or business – helping to bolster the local economy, local businesses and local jobs.
For a list of participating retailers in East Dunbartonshire, visit the gift card website.
If you're a business and want to sign up to receive the gift card, it couldn't be easier – visit the gift card website - there are no registration costs and payments are processed as part of the Mastercard network.
For FAQs, visit the Council's gift card webpage.
Scotland loves local week
Scotland Loves Local Week – August 26 to 1 September 2024 – is focusing the spotlight on the critical difference that choosing local can mean to the future of communities, as well as showcasing great work taking place across the country to build stronger and more sustainable places.
Kirkintilloch and Milngavie Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge to reaffirm their commitment to shops, services, businesses, towns and villages in East Dunbartonshire.
Councillor Gordan Low, Leader of the Council, said,
It's vital we support the local economy as much as possible by using shops, service providers and hospitality venues in East Dunbartonshire.
Gift card is a great way to support businesses
The gift card is a great way to show someone you care while also helping businesses in our communities.”
Jim Hopkins, Chair of Kirkintilloch BID, said, “As the Scotland Loves Local Pledge states: ‘We will choose local, prioritising the people and businesses around us at every opportunity.’
“We are fully behind ongoing efforts to support town and village centres, including the East Dunbartonshire Gift Card. Please choose local whenever possible.”
Graeme Ross, Chair of Milngavie BID, said, “We were pleased to sign the pledge – reaffirming our commitment to local businesses, shops, hospitality venues and service providers – which are at the heart of the area’s economy.”
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is the organisation which spearheads the Scotland Loves Local campaign, with backing from the Scottish Government.
Kimberley Guthrie, STP’s Chief Officer, said,
Scotland Loves Local Week is a chance to shine a spotlight on the tremendous work that’s taking place to make our communities fit for the future.
Scotland Loves Local is managed by Scotland’s Towns Partnership
“The success of so much of that is underpinned by local support. We need people to choose local – making local economies stronger and helping to create better places in which to live, work and visit.”
For more information, visit the Scotland Loves Local website.
Scotland Loves Local is managed by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), with support from the Scottish Government. More details can be found by visiting the Scotland Loves Local website and by following #ScotlandLovesLocal on social media.
STP is the national body for Scotland’s towns and all those who work to support the country’s towns and city districts; a hub to help people learn, connect, find practical help and advice, and share good practice and knowledge. The organisation’s deep-rooted knowledge of the towns landscape and extensive range of services supports the Scottish Government's ongoing commitment to secure a positive future for Scotland's towns.
