FESTIVE shoppers across Dumfries and Galloway are being urged to choose local in the final countdown to Christmas.
With the seasonal shopping season now at its peak, the team behind Scotland Loves Local is urging everyone in the region to prioritise local shops, attractions and enterprises, rather than automatically turning to online retail giants.
The so-called Golden Quarter during the lead-up to Christmas is the most important time of the year for many.
Kimberley Guthrie above, is from Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the organisation which spearheads Scotland Loves Local.
She said: “Dumfries and Galloway is blessed with so many unique and brilliant local businesses. It’s vital that everyone locally gets out there and supports them.
“This is a critical time for all retail and hospitality businesses. The difference we can make by choosing local and getting behind them really can define their year.
“Whether in person or online, we would encourage everyone to think local first when shopping. It’s an investment in your community’s future.
“By doing so, we are helping to secure the future of local businesses – many of which have served our communities for generations – the jobs of our friends and neighbours and ensuring the foundations remain from which our towns can build a new future.”
One way in which local people can show that support is by using the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card in participating shops, bars, restaurants and visitor attractions.
For more information go to www.lovelocal.scot/giftcard.
