Whether it’s the parent that has everything, the partner with expensive taste, or the friend who always manages to find you the most sentimental gifts, buying Christmas presents for loved ones can be tricky. Luckily, there’s a simple solution for stress-free Christmas shopping in Dundee, Scotland – one that also supports local businesses.
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We’re talking, of course, about the Dundee Loves Local gift card, which can be used in almost 200 local businesses. Give the gift of local this year!
Here’s what you need to know about the brilliant gift card offer, where you can use the Dundee Loves Local card, and why it makes the perfect present, no matter who you’re buying for.
Make shopping in Dundee easy
So how does it work? In short, the Dundee Loves Local gift card can be ordered online with a pre-paid balance of your choice. It can then be used to make purchases in participating businesses across the region.
There is a vast range of places in Dundee and Broughty Ferry that accept the Dundee Loves Local card, from gift shops, to family-run coffee shops and national brands (including the likes of McDonalds, Boots and Primark).
In fact, there are now nearly 200 businesses where you can use the Dundee Loves Local gift card. Food and drink, fashion, jewellery, accommodation and hairdressers – there’s something on offer across the board.
All of which makes the Dundee Loves Local card an ideal Christmas present! The lucky recipient can choose how to spend it but wherever the gift card ends up being used, the money will help support a local business in the area.
How and where can you buy the Dundee Loves Local gift card?
You can buy a Dundee Loves Local gift card online. Pick the value you wish to add (from £5 all the way up to £500), add to your shopping bag and check out!
You’ll be sent the gift card which you can then use to make purchases at participating businesses. Look out for Dundee Loves Local stickers in shop windows or check out the online Dundee Loves Local map and directory.
You can use the gift card yourself when shopping in Dundee or give it someone else for Christmas, for them to use around Dundee like a debit card.
And, if you’re looking for corporate gifting ideas, then Dundee Loves Local also makes a great option.
How does Dundee Love Local help the city’s businesses?
The Dundee Loves Local gift card is not only a great Christmas present, it also supports local businesses, keeps our spend locally and improves the economy in our area.
Dundee Loves Local helps showcase the range of retail outlets, locally produced items and exciting experiences on offer across the region, while also supporting businesses in your area to grow.
The shopping fun goes beyond Dundee: the Scottish Government launched a nationwide Scotland Loves Local scheme to help support businesses and encourage everyone to shop local. Earlier this year, Dundee City Council launched its own version of that national gift card, now known as Dundee Loves Local.
Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce, a membership organisation for local businesses of all sizes, is driving the success of the Dundee Loves Local gift card. Find out more about Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce.
Give someone the gift of Dundee this festive season and help support your local businesses. Browse participating businesses and buy a Dundee Loves Local gift card.
