Businesses sign up for Huntly's late night festive shopping date
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A DATE has been set for late night festive shopping in Huntly next week.
On Thursday, December 15, a variety of businesses have agreed to stay open until 7pm to allow people who normally struggle to get to the shops during the day to grab Christmas presents, as well as offering special incentives.
Confirmed businesses taking part at the time of going to print include: Whiskies of Scotland; British Red Cross Shop; Peter Watt & Sons; Blythswood Care Shop; Raeburn The Family Butcher; Nickel n Dime; Ethical Gift Shop and Refillery; Elegant Nails & Beauty; Rizza’s Ice Cream; Huntly Chip Shop, with a special deal of £7 for a battered scampi supper; Huntly Library with a festive bedtime story telling event 6.30-7pm (online booking required); Deveron Projects at Square Deal with a wreath-making session; Sara Mann Hair Salon giving out 20% off vouchers for retail items and stocking fillers purchased on the night and complimentary hot chocolate being served; The Larder Huntly – extended open until 5pm.
The project is coordinated by Vivien Rae, marketing manager for Experience Huntly.
She said: “The late night shopping event has been driven by the enthusiasm of businesses in Huntly to offer localised and convenient shopping in the lead up to Christmas.
"It is great to see businesses working in collaboration to encourage footfall into the town centre.
"Spending just a few pounds locally this festive season will support these local businesses, ultimately helping to secure their future and the many economic benefits which they bring to the town.”
All details at www.experiencehuntly.com
Experience Huntly is a project overseen by Huntly Business Association which aims to promote Huntly businesses, tourism and the local community.
Funding secured in 2021 by Huntly Business Association from Foundation Scotland from the Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund, established by wind farm owner Vattenfall, is supporting continued promotional efforts of Huntly through the Experience Huntly website and various shop local campaigns.
