Where can you spend your Christmas Love Oban vouchers?

Many people over Christmas, received the gift of Oban and the treasured Love Oban Gift Voucher, but where do you spend them? More than 80 businesses in Oban now accept the vouchers. From florists to a tasty treat, Oban is brimming with fantastic places to tempt you to spend locally. This week we have listed just some of the businesses to visit. Love Oban Vouchers, also known as the Oban Pound, were set up by BID4Oban to encourage spending in local shops, restaurants and businesses . ‘The highly successful initiative helps keep money in Oban and spent with local independents, said BID4Oban chief executive Andrew Spence. Andy added: ‘We have a lot of new local businesses opening in the town and given what we have just been through, it’s clear the town is extremely vibrant and people have the confidence in Oban to invest. We are a destination town and a key hub.’

Why should a business accept the vouchers?

When asked, Andrew Spence from BID4Oban said ‘Love Oban Vouchers support local businesses. They have generated significant sales over the last nine years and encourage customers to Shop Local, Use Local and Buy Local. The face value of the vouchers can be redeemed by the participating business and we aim to credit your account within one week. The scheme is easy to use with minimal paperwork. Any business that wants to accept them can do so by contacting Kay or Andy at the BID4Oban Office.’

Are you wanting to love Oban more?

The Love Oban Vouchers make ideal presents for weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays, or just to say thank you to someone. In denominations of £10, £20, £50, they are the perfect gift for any occasion As well as buying Love Oban Vouchers directly from the BID4Oban office in Stevenson Street, you can purchase vouchers from the following businesses. The Sports Shop Oban, Argyll Square; Websters of Oban Photographic Centre, George Street; Alba Artshop, Albany Street; Button Nose Boutique, Airds Crescent, and Etive Restaurant, Stevenson Street. Alternatively, you can go online to the BID4Oban website and purchase them in denominations of £10, £20 and £50, but in as high a value as necessary. https://www.bid4oban.co.uk/ overview-love-oban