Dundee city centre is flying the flag for local retailers and celebrating the contribution independent businesses make to the local economy.

On Tuesday, July 4, people are being encouraged to buy at least one item from an independent shop to celebrate Independents' Day 2017.

Organised by Dundee City Council in conjunction with the DD One trader group, the event will have participating traders and tourist attractions offering special discounts and incentives to shoppers and visitors.

Sarah Craig, city centre manager, said: "We are incredibly proud to have such a wonderful independent offering in Dundee city centre, from bread-making to butchery, jewellers and outfitters, key cutters, tailors and cobblers, hairdressers and beauticians, gift shops, health food stores, restaurants and pubs.

"Many of our independent traders support local artists and designers, food producers and growers, so buying from an independent you're buying products absolutely unique to the area.

"When you shop at our local butchers, bakers or wholefood shops or eat at the independent restaurants, it's also likely that what's being sold has had a short field-to-fork journey, making the produce far fresher than anything you will buy from a supermarket."

She added: "Research also shows that for every £1 spent in an independent shop, around 50 to 70p circulates back into the local economy allowing other local businesses to prosper and grow.

"Independents' Day is a great opportunity for small businesses to shout about their unique offering and for local people to show their support by buying from an independent trader."