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FollowScottish Game Fair secures Scone Palace as home until 2031
The announcement follows another successful Fair earlier this month, which welcomed more than 30,000 visitors over three days, providing a significant boost to the local visitor economy and rural businesses.
News Desk · 2 min readPlans submitted to transform long-derelict Perth site into modern self-storage facility
A derelict Perth site that once housed the former ABP meat processing plant is set for major regeneration, as SRA Ventures Limited has lodged proposals to create a new modular self-storage facility on Strathtay Road.
News Desk · 2 min readIntroducing Kingfisher House Care Home
Situated centrally in Perth, on the banks of the River Tay, Kingfisher House Care Home is a brand new, purpose built care home offering luxurious accommodation coupled with excellence in care.
News Desk · 2 min readPrimark Marks 50 Years in Scotland with ‘Preemark’ Rebrand
Scottish shoppers received a surprise today as Primark unveiled a playful rebrand across its stores to mark 50 years on Scotland’s high streets.
News Desk · 3 min readPlans unveiled to transform derelict Perth abattoir into Scotland’s first modular storage park
Plans have been lodged with Perth & Kinross Council to redevelop a long-abandoned former abattoir on Strathtay Road into what is set to become Scotland’s first state-of-the-art modular self-storage park.
News Desk · 2 min readTimber kits rolled out for 84 new homes in Stanley as Muir Group expands woodland development
Muir Timber Systems has begun supplying and installing timber kits for 84 new homes in Stanley, Perthshire.
News Desk · 2 min readNew Jollyes pet superstore set to open in Perth
Jollyes, the popular pet retailer, is set to relocate its Perth branch from Highland Gateway to a new, significantly larger unit at St Catherine’s Retail Park later this month.
News Desk · 2 min readLove Your Lawn event at Dobbies’ Perth store
Dobbies Garden Centres will host a free Grow How workshop at its Perth location in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK to support Dementia Action Week, scheduled for May 19-25.
News Desk · 2 min readPressed Festival 2025 to Celebrate Scotland’s Burgeoning Cider Revival at Guardswell Farm
Scotland’s thriving cider scene will take center stage at Pressed Festival 2025, a celebration of Scottish cider and orchard restoration, set to take place at Guardswell Farm
News Desk · 1 min readHugely Successful Women’s Business Conference Showcases England’s Rising Female Stars
WOMEN’S BUSINESS CLUB saw the annual Women’s Business Conference & Awards take place at the Bath Racecourse. The conference, which took place on Tuesday 8th October 2024, welcomed just under 150 delegates from across the country who all valued the opportunity to learn and celebrate each other.
News Desk · 2 min readBCG nurse wins award in care excellence
A nurse from leading Scottish care home group, BCG, has been recognised by the very best in the nursing sector for the outstanding level of care she provides to her residents at a Kirriemuir care home.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth Cocktail Week launches on May 31
Residents across Perth are in for a treat this May as a new initiative to drive footfall into the Fair City’s restaurants, bars and cafés is launched.
News Desk · 3 min readFife business 'Sephra' announces new product launch featuring in Perth Morrisons store
Sephra, a prominent Scottish brand headquartered in Kirkcaldy, is making waves in the food industry with the exciting launch of its retail range.
News Desk · 1 min readTop Scottish Fashion Brand Goes Global
Award winning label, Little Lies is now available to buy online at multi-channel retailer Wolf & Badge
News Desk · 1 min readThree local businesses announce their closure within days of one another
In only a number of days from one another, Tayside Bar and Kitchen, Nicolls butchers and Malky's Bar have all announced they will be closing.
News Desk · 3 min readKilgraston School set to be saved from closure
The school sought the confidence of parents in Achieve Education’s proposal via a vote, and the School’s Trustees will now move towards completion, subject to legal and financial due diligence.
News Desk · 1 min readStrathallan School announces expansion following period of unprecedented growth
Private school Strathallan welcomes their youngest pupils ever, following their expansion of Prep School.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth based business woman among winners of Scottish Women’s Awards
Fiona Doherty, a business woman operating in Perth has been honoured for her hard work at the 4 th Scottish Women’s Awards.
News Desk · 1 min readBalhousie Stormont Kicks Off New Sponsorship Deal of Blairgowrie football club
Leading care provider Balhousie Care Group is getting onside with Blairgowrie Junior Football Club following a newly agreed sponsorship deal.
News Desk · 1 min readHigh street restaurant development plans rejected
Perth and Kinross Council planning department have rejected a planning permission application submitted by J And E Shepherd due to potential noise generating activities and odour.
News Desk · 6 min readMurrayshall Hotel wins an award
The winners of the Boutique Hotelier Awards 2022 were announced at a glittering live ceremony in London on Tuesday 4 October 2022.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire fashion brand taking Scottish design to the world in continued expansion drive
A Perthshire fashion brand, Little Lies, are aiming to take Scottish style worldwide as they transform from boutique business to fashion design house.
News Desk · 2 min readGraduate programme grows at Thorntons
Leading full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons has welcomed its new intake of trainees across its network of offices.
News Desk · 2 min readMasterclass from sporting professionals at Crieff Hydro Hotel
Top sporting professionals held free masterclasses for golf and netball fans at a Perthshire hotel.
News Desk · 1 min readPerthshire wildlife park gears up for otterly brilliant summer under new ownership
A wildlife park in Perthshire is gearing up for a busy summer after a recent ownership transition.
News Desk · 3 min readDobbies search for Perth’s ‘Not Your Average Gardener’
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is on the lookout for Perth’s best gardeners with its Not Your Average Gardener Awards, launching today (Wednesday 3 August).
News Desk · 2 min readMhor Coffee House in Perth closes its doors
Trendy local coffee shop, Mhor Coffee House has closed its doors due to mathematical certainty, the owners have said.
News Desk · 2 min readAuchterarder Health Foods store now open
The longstanding Jan De Vries Healthcare store has handed over the reins to health and wellness savvy Gillian MacMillan.
News Desk · 1 min readMackie's crisps become wholly-owned
Scotland's leading crisp and snacking brand is set to go its own way – after the successful completion of a share buy-out.
News Desk · 3 min read£1 million+ investment will create pioneering dental facility
A GROUND-BREAKING dental clinic and state-of-the-art digital training academy is set to provide a major boost to Scotland’s dental sector.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth Racecourse and Scone Estates discuss plans to grow
Perth Hunt Club is in advanced discussions with Scone Estates on a transformational deal over Perth Racecourse
News Desk · 3 min readLaw firm Macnabs expands
Perthshire law firm unveils trio of appointments as it further expands well-regarded family law department.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth and Kinross crowned Scotland's wellness capital
With the UK brimming with beautiful towns and villages to explore, Welsh cottage company FBM Holidays have conducted research into the UK's wellness hotspots to add to your travel list. Each area was scored on multiple ranking factors, including Blue Flag beaches, wellness centres, health restaurants, national parks and park runs and average life expectancy. The data was then ranked to reveal the overall top 10 wellness hotspots to visit in the UK: Laura Mackenzie, Senior Brand Communications Ex
News Desk · 1 min readRoyal representative visits Crieff Hydro
Royal representative, Lord Hodge, visited Crieff Hydro Hotel, where he met with representatives from a number of Perthshire organisations.
News Desk · 1 min readBrands join forces in new city centre branch
Duncan and Todd Group, Scotland’s largest privately-owned optician and hearing care provider, has welcomed patients from Pitlochry Opticians to its expanding portfolio.
News Desk · 2 min readDeliveroo celebrates turning 4 in Perth with an insight into local eating habits
Deliveroo, the on-demand food delivery service, is celebrating its fourth birthday in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readWilliam Hill adds more magic to thrilling three-day Perth Festival
Sir AP McCoy will join racegoers in savouring an enhanced Perth Festival later this month thanks to the support of William Hill, now sponsors of all three days of the Scottish track’s season opener.
News Desk · 3 min readDobbies launches its nationwide Helping Your Community Grow initiative in Perth
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is helping Perth’s green spaces blossom this spring with the return of its much-loved Helping Your Community Grow initiative.
News Desk · 2 min read220 job losses at OVO Energy in Perth
The energy company today (Tuesday) announced that there would be 222 of its Perth employees taking voluntary redundancy, with the remainder of the staff working from home.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth salon scoops award at 10th Scottish Hair and Beauty awards
Obsession Hair and Makeup, Princes Street, Perth win Neighbourhood Salon of the Year at the 10th Scottish Hair and Beauty awards in Glasgow beating 9 other worthy finalists
News Desk · 1 min readGrowth leads care company Home Instead to relocate and recruit
Due to demand for their services in the area, a local home care company is celebrating a move to larger premises in a prime area of Perth perfect for their expansion.
News Desk · 2 min readBroken promises as OVO Energy plans to remove Perth site
700 employees across the Perth site will lose their jobs through voluntary redundancy with a further 1000 job losses across other sites in the UK.
News Desk · 2 min readThorntons Estate Agents growth continues
Over £350m worth of property was sold by Thorntons in 2021, with almost 10,000 viewings taking place.
News Desk · 2 min readMusic Venue Trust calls for urgent funding from Scottish Government as sectors from music and hospitality take a hit
A catastrophic drop in attendance, advance ticket sales and spend per head has hit Scotland’s Grassroots Music Venues placing the entire sector back on red alert for the risk of permanent closures. Losses across the sector in this latest hit nearly £200,000, with 94% of grassroots music venues reporting negative impacts and 68% having to cancel at least one event in the week of 6-13 December. The biggest causes of cancellations were a performer/member of the touring party testing positive for C
News Desk · 2 min readDobbies launches Perth 2021 festive events programme
With colder months on the way, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, Dobbies Garden Centres, launches its events for the festive season, with booking open now in the Perth store.
News Desk · 1 min readChristmas Wonderland launching at Perth Riverside
This year, for the first time ever, Perth Riverside will play host to Christmas Wonderland.
News Desk · 2 min readFamily brand make taste buds pop with pudding-inspired snack
A CULT classic pudding has been recreated in popcorn form, as a proud Scottish brand launches its latest flavour.
News Desk · 3 min readMiller Homes launches new showhome featuring Perth local suppliers
Miller Homes in the East of Scotland has launched a brand new showhome at its Bertha Park development in Perth featuring a host of Perth's favourite small businesses.
News Desk · 2 min readB&M to reopen in May with a brand new store and garden centre
B&M is to reopen its brand new store and garden centre in May following a fatal fire 19 months ago.
News Desk · 1 min readDeliveroo celebrates turning 4 in Perth with an insight into local eating habits
Deliveroo, the on-demand food delivery service, is celebrating its fourth birthday in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readThe Gannochy Trust has become accredited as a Living Wage employer
As a Living Wage employer, the Gannochy Trust are committed to a minimum hourly wage of £9.50 for all employees.
News Desk · 2 min readSt Johnstone Football Club named and shamed by HMRC after ‘failing to pay minimum wage’
HMRC confirmed the football club failed to pay 28 workers £14,266.74 in a report published on New Years Eve.
News Desk · 2 min readSpotlight: Quince & Cook a local business in Perth
Despite the pandemic, new business owners Neil & Sophie McEwan open up a business in Perth named Quince & Cook.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire retailer bucks pandemic trend and accelerates huge expansion
Little Lies - a rock 'n roll inspired online boutique has bucked the pandemic trend - announcing a major expansion and recruitment drive despite Covid-19 hitting the High Street hard.
News Desk · 3 min readLocal butcher launch ready meals to their product range
A local award winning family butcher has launched their own freshly made ready meals, bringing more value for your money.
News Desk · 1 min readRoom to breathe for all the family at Crieff Hydro Hotel
Scotland’s leading leisure destination for families, Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire, has enhanced its studio offering by developing nine dog-friendly studio apartments
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire care home keeps it all 'in the family' as it employs 13 related staff members
Balhousie Luncarty's care home team is made up of sisters, two mothers and daughters, step-siblings a mother and stepson and a couple.
News Desk · 3 min readMiconex revamps Mi Rewards scheme with prize focus to drive local and regular spend in Perth
Perth based Miconex have revamped its Mi Rewards scheme with a prize focus, making it the first free for business loyalty programme in the UK.
News Desk · 3 min readPerthshire law firm promotes two new Partners
Macnabs, a leading law firm in Perthshire, today announces the promotion of Alan Roughead and Stewart Baillie who will both become Partners in the firm.
News Desk · 1 min readOperation Close Pass launches
More than a third (34 per cent) of people living in Scotland don’t always leave 1.5 metres and eight in ten (80 per cent) find it “frustrating” when overtaking someone cycling.
News Desk · 6 min readCrieff Hydro prepares to reopen in July
One of Scotland’s leading hotel groups, Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, is preparing to reopen its doors in time for Brits to enjoy a summer staycation.
News Desk · 2 min readGiraffe Perth launches giraffe meals with home delivery
From the 1st of July, Giraffe Perth are delivering a variety of tasty and nutritious comfort foods to households in Perth City and surrounding areas.
News Desk · 1 min readGreggs to reopen in Kinross
Greggs is to open about 800 shops for takeaways on Thursday after temporary closures during the coronavirus crisis. The remaining branches will be open by July, the company has said. Kinross will see their Kiosk open from Thursday at Kinross services, while Perth branches will remain closed for now. Greggs chief executive Roger Whiteside said: "Looking forward, although great uncertainty remains, we are excited to be resuming our service for many customers this week. "I want to thank all of our
News Desk · 1 min readMackie's Crisps launches world-first Lorne sausage flavour crisps
Scotland's square "lorne" sausage will finally be represented in a crisp flavour, as Mackie's launches Lorne Sausage and Brown Sauce, the company has revealed.
News Desk · 3 min readQueues grow as McDonald's re-opens in Perth
McDonald's has unveiled a list of reopened restaurants in Scotland today, offering drive thru only with a limited menu.
News Desk · 1 min readMore than half of Scottish firms fear of going bust due to lockdown
A MAJOR survey of Scottish businesses has revealed the full impact of the Coronavirus lockdown – with confidence so badly damaged that 61% fear they will go bust, despite government support.
News Desk · 4 min readGreen light for Crieff golf once lockdown eases
Scotland’s leading leisure resort, Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire, is making preparations to re-open its Culcrieff Golf Club including the nine-hole course, driving range, crazy golf, disc golf and foot golf.
News Desk · 2 min readSSE boss calls for more government gear change
Chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies has called on the UK government for more investment by giving the go-ahead for emerging projects of hydrogen and carbon plants.
News Desk · 1 min readPerthshire law firm appoints new Director of Property
Macnabs, a leading law firm in Perthshire, has announced the appointment of Stewart Baillie who will take up the position as Director of Property for the firm.
News Desk · 1 min readExpansion for Perth-based company Volpa
An independent PR and Marketing Agency Volpa, has opened a new office in Dundee. The Perth-based company, one of the UK's trusted PR firms has expanded and opened a new office in Dundee, Chief Executive and owner Tricia Fox confirms. Speaking to The Insider Tricia Fox said: "This is a really exciting time for us as an agency as we look to increase our growth and begin to realise our ambitious expansion plans for Volpa. "We are currently one of the fastest growing agencies in the Tayside region a
News Desk · 1 min readDog friendly website launched in Perth
Over 100 dog-lovers and their four-legged friends attended The Green Room at the weekend to celebrate the launch of a new project in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPerthshire business sees boost in sales
Mackie’s at Taypack have exported 20 containers of crisps to Japan in the last 2 months, exceeding their target and shipping out an impressive 1.1 million packets since the start of 2018.
News Desk · 1 min readBrewdog to open a bar in Perth
A Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog has announced a bar will open up in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readNHS Tayside chairman resigns
The Chairman of Tayside NHS Board Professor John Connell has resigned with immediate effect.
News Desk · 1 min readFirefighter ruling sparks new heat for Tayside's employers
A court ruling where a volunteer firefighter's time on standby was declared as ‘working time' is set to spark new heat for employers, according to a leading Tayside Employment Law expert, Miller Hendry.
News Desk · 2 min readJohnston Carmichael tax expert elected to ATT Council
Senga Prior, Tax Manager in Johnston Carmichael’s Perth team has been elected to the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) Council.
News Desk · 1 min readPerthshire law firm Macnabs awarded for Will Aid effort
Macnabs, a leading law firm in Perthshire has raised more than £10,000 for charity this year after taking part in a will-writing campaign where lawyers generously give up their time for free to write Wills for local people in exchange for a donation. Macnabs has taken part in the annual Will Aid scheme for the sixth time and raised an impressive £10,795 this year in the month-long fundraiser, making them the highest fundraising firm in Perthshire and second-highest in Scotland. This is the 6th y
News Desk · 2 min read£15 million Perthshire development fully underway
A major step forward has been taken as Taymouth Marina, a luxury self-catering resort on the banks of Loch Tay in rural Perthshire
News Desk · 1 min readPete Wishart MP welcomes SSE's new apprentices and trainee engineers
SSE’s latest batch of 23 Scottish based apprentices and technical skills trainees were officially welcomed into the organisation today by Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart.
News Desk · 1 min readTop 10 dishes on Deliveroo in Perth revealed
Deliveroo reached out to Perth Gazette to reveal exclusive data of the top ten dishes in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readGleneagles apprentice crowned young waiter of the year
Lewis Hunter – a talented waiter in Gleneagles’ Strathearn Restaurant – has won the Young Waiter of the Year Award at the prestigious Royal Academy of Culinary Arts.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire business Mackie's Crisps Launch Sweet Flavoured Crisps for China
Mackie’s at Taypack are bringing something slightly unusual to the Chinese market in the form of sweet crisps - their two newest products will be Strawberry and Salted Caramel flavoured potato crisps.
News Desk · 1 min readBLOG: How to Turn Your Hobby into a Thriving Business featuring The Dog’s Paws
This week I sat down with Joanne MacKinlay, the Perth-based entrepreneur behind online pet accessories boutique ‘The Dog’s Paws’
News Desk · 9 min readZoë Cooper: A wee review from using Deliveroo
It’s 7pm on a Saturday and you’re a feeling more like Gary Busey than Gisele, but you are in the mood for some fine dining.
News Desk · 3 min readPopular delivery service Deliveroo launches today in Perth
Deliveroo is to create around 50 jobs throughout the year and is set to create a buzz following their success in other cities.
News Desk · 1 min readDeliveroo launches rider search ahead of Perth launch
Deliveroo chain is to start in Perth and now are on the look out for bicycle, scooter or motorbike riders.
News Desk · 1 min readFood Hygiene Ratings for Perth and Kinross Amongst Best in the Country
A new study has revealed that food hygiene standards at restaurants, cafes, pubs and takeaways in the Perth & Kinross council area are amongst the highest in the country.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Council refuse to disclose information on celebrity bookings for 2016 due to delays
Perth & Kinross Council refuse to disclose information on how much was spent on this years celebrity appearances at Perth's Winter Festival 2016 due to delays.
News Desk · 3 min readThe Perth Gift Card is a great present and helps the local economy this Christmas
If you're struggling for ideas this Christmas The Perth Gift Card could be the best next purchase for you, friend
News Desk · 1 min readT in the Park cancelled for 2017
T in The Park bosses have cancelled Scotland's biggest gig next year due to issues DF Concerts said.
News Desk · 3 min readScottish eco-destination COMRIE CROFT launches new concept farm shop
On 24th September, award-winning Scottish eco-business Comrie Croft is launching a new concept farm shop. The 100 Mile Store will only sell food that is locally grown or prepared within 100 miles.
News Desk · 1 min readThe Wheel Inn wins at The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards
The Wheel Inn in Scone is celebrating after winning an award at The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards
News Desk · 1 min readNew Poundworld store to open in Perth
Value retailer Poundworld has confirmed that it will open its first store in Perth next month, creating approximately 30 jobs.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth engineer triumphs at gas industry awards
A Perth man is celebrating after being named Engineer of the Year at the Gas Industry Awards 2016.
News Desk · 1 min readPeter Vardy Group's 49 Perth colleagues to share in 10th birthday family shares
49 staff in the Perth showroom of Peter Vardy Group, the fast-growing automotive retailing business which celebrates its 10th birthday this year, are to share in the transfer of over £5 million of its ownership as part of the Peter Vardy Partnership Share Scheme.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth firm receives employment award
A Perth-based meat processing company has been named Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Youth Employer of the Month for its commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and training.
News Desk · 2 min readNew Travel Specialist launches in Kinross
Moorelands Travel has launched a new store in Kinross, aimed at bringing a market-leading travel experience to local customers.
News Desk · 2 min readOldbaum ventures to Japan
Oldbaum’s latest project took the wind data consultancy to the Hokkaido province in Japan where they built on their long-standing scanning LiDAR experience when collecting data for an offshore wind energy project from onshore locations.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire student up for £5,000 legal award
A Perthshire student has been named as a finalist for the prestigious national Future Legal Mind award run annually by National Accident Helpline.
News Desk · 2 min readUAVAir Brings the Latest Drone Training to Perth
UAVAir has launched a national drone training school, offering fast track flying courses the width and breadth of the UK.
News Desk · 2 min readBell Ingram Sponsorship Is Music To Perth’s Ears
A leading land and estate agent is sponsoring a unique Perth concert which will showcase some of the district’s finest young performing artists, with the ultimate aim of raising local awareness of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.
News Desk · 2 min readSSE criticised by local residents over dangerous parking
SSE, one of the big six energy companies have been criticised by local residents over dangerous parking.
News Desk · 1 min readNew restaurant Monterey Jack's set to open in Perth
Monterey Jack's announcement caused huge hype following their announcement on social media.
News Desk · 1 min readSSE joins Living Wage Friendly Funder scheme
Already a Living Wage employer, this new accreditation means that any individuals in posts supported by SSE’s community funding programme will be paid at least the Living Wage, which is £8.25 per hour.
News Desk · 2 min readNew store The Range opens January 2016
The Perth store will be spread over nearly 30,000 square feet and will have an outdoor garden centre
News Desk · 1 min read6-year-old Emme from Perth wins SSE's artwork competition for 2015 winter campaign
Budding young artists have been the inspiration behind this year’s Scottish and Southern Electric Power Distribution (SSEPD) awareness-raising campaign for winter.
News Desk · 4 min readSSE documentary to be shown on BBC 4
A documentary crew has been given unprecedented access to SSE in a new series that shows what really goes on behind the scenes.
News Desk · 1 min readBLOG: Perth Gazette to launch City Guide app for Tayside
Perth Gazette was launched in 2013 to promote the fair city, share latest events, businesses and the latest community news. Now perthgazette.co.uk is one of the top highest ranking websites in central Scotland according to Google and Alexa. PG has been known for its headlines and policies since 2013. As we are now heading to 2016, PG is expected to make some public announcements in regards to sustainability. As you know we currently started to roll out a website to promote events and businesses
News Desk · 1 min readFinal preparations underway for Perth's Bonfire Night
Final preparations are underway for Perth's Bonfire night at the South Inch.
News Desk · 1 min readPerthshire entrepreneurs gearing up for business month
Perthshire businesses are set to be given a boost as local support organisations come together to host Perth & Kinross Business and Enterprise month.
News Desk · 2 min readBig hit for Chinese munchie box sold in Perth
China China takeaway sold 169 munchie boxes during trial period.
News Desk · 1 min readChina China takeaway creates Chinese style munchie box
China China takeaway have created a Chinese style munchie box that should go on sale very soon.
News Desk · 1 min readThe Salutation Hotel set for big revamp
Scotland's oldest hotel, The Salutation Hotel is set for a revamp providing Perth & Kinross Council approve the plans.
News Desk · 1 min readCall for UK's biggest retailer to sell more home-produced lamb
NFU Scotland latest Shelfwatch finds stronger commitment from all supermarkets to Scottish and British lamb
News Desk · 4 min readCareer Kick Off for SSE’s 169 New Apprentices and Engineers
SSE is welcoming its engineers of the future with 169 new recruits joining the company across the UK this week.
News Desk · 3 min readZoo Nightclub closes for good
One of Perth's popular nightlife venues have closed permanently it has emerged.
News Desk · 1 min readBauer Media Group announces Alan Smith as new Scottish political correspondent
The Bauer Media Group, which operates radio stations across Scotland, has appointed Alan Smith as its new Political Correspondent.
News Desk · 1 min readKasabian eat out in Perth - Table serve up
Kasabian the band who is known around the world popped by to Tabla this evening for a fine curry.
News Desk · 1 min readNew development to create jobs and attract visitors to city
A landmark £30 million development is to be built within Perth city centre.
News Desk · 3 min readMilestone reached in Transform Perth Theatre project as plans are submitted
The restoration and redevelopment of Perth’s 115-year old theatre will take a significant step forward this week as the project team submits detailed plans to Perth & Kinross Council Planning Department.
News Desk · 3 min readEDF and British Gas equipped with stab vests during home visits
EDF energy and British Gas staff have been equipped with stab vests for safety measures it has emerged.
News Desk · 1 min readCelebrating Perth's Independent Businesses
Members of the public are invited to cast their vote for their favourite independent retailer and eatery in the annual City of Perth Independent Business Competition, which launches on Monday 29 June at 9am and runs until Saturday 4 July at 6pm.
News Desk · 3 min readThe Loft staff receive specialist training from Police Scotland
Officers from Police Scotland, Tayside Division Licensing Unit held an awareness event for licensed premises at The Loft in Perth on Thursday 11 June.
News Desk · 1 min readChina China perfect food for a summer evening
We've selected some of the best dishes we recommend for a hot summers evening. Tired of cooking? Just back from work? BBQ is a fire hazard in your family? No problem some of the finest takeaways in Perth will sort that out. Tonight's pick is China China Salt and chilli (pepper) ribs Stir fried beef with shredded fresh ginger, onion beansprouts and asparagus with noodles and fermented chilli. Salt and chilli (pepper) crispy beef Crispy Shredded chilli chicken All dishes are freshly made on the fa
News Desk · 1 min readSSE outperforms large and small supplies alike on complaints
SSE is leading the energy industry when it comes to resolving customer complaints, according to data published by the Energy Ombudsman.
News Desk · 2 min readMore businesses closing due to Scottish Government rent rates
Two more businesses are closing down due to the footfall and the high rent rates.
News Desk · 1 min readTactran spend money on a website that is not needed
Tactran managed by the government have invested in a transport website that is not needed. Tactran is one of seven statutory Regional Transport Partnerships covering the whole of Scotland, which were created under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005. The websites key is to provide information to visitors of journeys and places on its website. However, after an overview other websites already provide this information. Tactran said: "GoToo.com provides residents and visitors with tailored travel inf
News Desk · 1 min readMcEwens of Perth mini car goes viral
McEwens of Perth have launched a competition that has now gone viral.
News Desk · 1 min readBertie Browns announce closure
One of Perth's famous businesses Bertie Browns have announced some devastating news today.
News Desk · 1 min readSSE Superhero fundraising
Dad of two Craig Russell, who works for SSE Enterprise Telecoms in Perth, was recently joined by his son, Fraser, and friend Campbell, to abseil down Yorkhill Children’s Hospital in Glasgow for Teenage Cancer Trust.
News Desk · 2 min readDeputy First Minister John Swinney MSP visits SSE to mark the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP has marked the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week (May 18-22) with a visit to SSE’s training centre in Perth today [Monday 18 May].
News Desk · 3 min readCall for Perth Business Leaders to ‘Think Scotland, Think Conference’
Business leaders are supporting an initiative to bring more prestigious and lucrative conferences and business events to Perth and Kinross.
News Desk · 4 min readA&S Properties get a major make-over
One of Perth's best letting agency have upgraded their cool office with some major refurbishment.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Fitness Camp - Just what we need
A Perth Fitness Boot Camp is just what we need in Perth, thanks to Jason Brownlie.
News Desk · 1 min readNew Speciality Beer Bar Opens In Perth
The Green Rooms (Perth) LTD are launching a new specialty beer bar to compliment the increasingly popular open fired Green Room pub and the Live Room Barwith its stage for live bands.
News Desk · 1 min readProfessionals learn positivity is the key to success
Ambitious professionals and business owners from Dundee, Montrose and Perth, came together this week to hear about the power positivity holds for achieving success in business, as part of Clydesdale Bank’s Private Week.
News Desk · 2 min readPete Chan: 'Excellent Local Service' for McEwens of Perth
The Chop Suey Guru, business owner and the man who gives the younger generation a chance in employment offers his personal opinion within independent trade throughout Perth City.
News Desk · 1 min readWho are Delicious?
The title asks the question - Delicious a family run sandwich shop in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Subway store branded as 'Dirty' and 'Grotty' according to customers
Just after a few weeks of opening, Perth's busiest sandwich shop Subway is facing teething problems yet again.
News Desk · 1 min readKey businesses urged to look towards formal accreditation
Stagecoach Group and Perth and Kinross Council have been urged to formally become Living Wage accredited employers.
News Desk · 1 min readYouth and Women’s Employment Minister Annabelle Ewing praises SSE’s investment in young people
Annabelle Ewing, Minister for Youth and Women’s Employment, has today [Wednesday 11 March] praised SSE’s commitment to supporting young people during a visit to its headquarters in Perth.
News Desk · 4 min readNew Marks & Spencer store creates more jobs at MOTO Kinross
A new Marks & Spencer Simply Food store has created 10 new jobs at the Moto service area at Kinross on the M90 in Perthshire.
News Desk · 2 min readHomebase to close
Homebase store have finally confirmed its Perth store is closing for good.
News Desk · 1 min readSSE hangs up on cold calling
SSE was one of the first energy firms to end cold calling. It led the industry in 2013 and stopped the practice.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth Subway store to open very soon
After months of talk, Subway is set to open up in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readLettings Direct first to be ARLA Qualified in Perth
She has become the first stand-alone letting agent in Perth to pass the Technical Award in Residential Letting and Management Scotland and to be accepted for membership of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).
News Desk · 3 min readTabla Indian Restaurant - Using local produce and spices from India
Tabla Indian Restaurant branded as one of the best outlets in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readBlend Coffee - A reason why to support independent business
Blend Coffee a warm and welcoming community explain why coffee and loyalty is important to them.
News Desk · 1 min readLuxury Indian restaurant Tabla offering curries for a 1p
Tabla an Indian restaurant are offering curries for 1p 7 days a week until 28th of February.
News Desk · 1 min readUSC to axe jobs across Scotland
USC billionaire boss Mike Ashley is to make many people redundant it has emerged.
News Desk · 1 min readBritish Gas hiding cheap deals from its customers
British Gas have been hiding cheap deals from its customers it has emerged.
News Desk · 1 min read4G to be fully operational across the city by early next year
O2 and Vodafone currently offer 4G across the city and Perthshire but many other popular communication companies are still yet to offer it.
News Desk · 1 min readSSE the first energy company to pay the living wage has been ranked the 15th largest tax payer in the UK
SSE has been ranked the 15th largest corporate taxpayer in the UK, in the annual PWC UK Total Tax Contribution (TTC) survey – despite being only the 30th largest company in the FTSE 100. This follows SSE’s accreditation in October as the first FTSE 100 company to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark.
News Desk · 1 min readProfessional business Blackout Window Tinting celebrates 5 years of success
Blackout Window Tinting are celebrating 5 years of service, a Perth business that has provided detailed art work throughout their adventure.
News Desk · 1 min readSSE creates magical TV ad
SSE, Perth based company have created a wonderful advert using a Orangutan, well sort of. SSE have spent a huge investment to create a magical ad about how animals react to energy. The ad shown below has taken 10 months to create using real life motion graphics. Because it looks so real the company has also provided a back scene of the ad being created. - Another Perth company making true, worthwhile investments? We love the Orangutan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAO67-k1rAM#t=49 You can wat
News Desk · 1 min readSainsbury's forced to speak up over staff poster
Sainsbury's has been forced to make a comment about a staff poster that was put up in a shop window.
News Desk · 1 min readProvost welcomes Ryder Cup boost
Provost Liz Grant today expressed her pleasure at the enormous success of The 2014 Ryder Cup, held at Gleneagles.
News Desk · 1 min readUpgrading to iPhone 6? Best deals in the UK
Upgrading to a new fresh iPhone 6 can be tough when looking at deals. We've picked the best ones that could potentially benefit you.
News Desk · 3 min readEE Limited withdraws EE Swap days before new iPhone 6 announced
EE Limited have withdrawn 'EE Swap' days before the new iPhone 6 was announced, leaving confused customers angry at the decision. The mobile and broadband provider EE have withdrawn a "promotional" tool called 'EE Swap' days before new iPhone 6 was announced. Various customers have expressed their concerns on Twitter and Facebook. Some customers were potentially influenced by the promotional offer as new phones are released every month, meaning that Apple mad fans could upgrade after six months
News Desk · 1 min readPhones 4U enters administration total of 5,600 jobs at risk
Phones 4 U to go in Administration tomorrow, over 5,000 will lose their jobs across Perth and the UK.
News Desk · 1 min read5 Best ways to advertise your business in Perth
Managing a business can be hard and while sales are decreasing it's hard to gain that free promotion. Here are my five best ways to advertise your business in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readSt John's Shopping centre to open new coffee shop called Beanscene
A new coffee shop called 'Beanscene' is set to open up in Perth later this year.
News Desk · 1 min read4G now accessible in Perthshire
4G service is now accessible in Perth and the surrounding areas of Perthshire starting from today.
News Desk · 1 min readAsda charging customers for bag usage in October
Global retailer Asda issued a statement that customers will now be charged 5p per bag from 20th October 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readRural Perth & Kinross LEADER Draft Business Plan
On Wednesday, September 3, members of the Council's Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee will discuss the Rural Perth & Kinross LEADER Draft Business Plan (2014-2020) developed by the Rural Perth & Kinross LEADER Local Action Group.
News Desk · 2 min readRBS announce new charges for customers
RBS, Royal Bank of Scotland have announced today two changes to current accounts.
News Desk · 1 min readBurger King to merge with Canada's most famous doughnut chain to avoid US taxes
Burger King have announced they are planned to merge with Canada's most famous doughnut chain Tim Horton's.
News Desk · 1 min readBT phone and broadband prices set to rise 6.5% in December
BT, British Telecom have announced prices and bills are set to go up by 6.5% in December.
News Desk · 1 min readPandora Comes To Perth!
If you’re one of the thousands of Perth people who love Bertie Browns then prepare to become VERY excited!
News Desk · 2 min readMi Perthshire backed by the council to help promote Perth City
Under a Freedom of Information request obtained by Perth Gazette shows a total of £15, 550 has been handed out to Mi Perthshire in a bid to help & support local business to promote their products.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Subway plans 'flop' as lovers wait in anticipation
Plans emerged last year showing that Subway made a planning application into Perth & Kinross Council.
News Desk · 1 min readScottish Government taking action on payday lending
Tighter regulations and stricter planning procedures will help limit the numbers of new payday lenders on Scotland’s high streets, Local Government Minister Derek Mackay announced today.
News Desk · 6 min readPerth businesses speak out to PKC following downfall in the local economy
Businesses in Perth have spoken out over their upset and frustration towards the Scottish Government and Perth & Kinross Council.
News Desk · 1 min readUSC clothing shop to open up in Perth
A Edinburgh based clothing fashion company is to expand in Perth this year it has emerged.
News Desk · 1 min readVita Bar & Grill announce closure
Vita Bar & Grill have announced to their customers they will no longer be operating as a business.
News Desk · 1 min readTaxi drivers told to smarten up
Taxi drivers in Perth are told to smarten up by Perth and Kinross Council.
News Desk · 1 min readPaddy Power to spend £260K on Perth branch
Paddy Power have confirmed today a total of £260,000 will be invested in the Perth branch creating five jobs.
News Desk · 1 min readPaddy Power PLC confirm new betting shop in Perth City Centre
Paddy Power, the gambling shop, known for its heavy banter and strong PR campaigns are to launch a new branch on South Methven Street.
News Desk · 1 min readDevelopment for Nando's 'considered' in the past
Speculation of a Nando's was to open up in Perth following a high demand of the Africa style chicken restaurant outlet.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth hotel named and shamed by government following minimum wage list
Perth Hotels Ltd have been named and shamed by the government after failing to pay a worker the minimum wage.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Council signs up to new commitment to help businesses reduce waste
Perth & Kinross Council has signed up to a Scottish Government-backed commitment to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses to reduce waste and recycle more.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth City Centre dramatically failing says Retailers
New businesses have recently taken over the empty units in Perth City Centre which retailers still think its not enough.
News Desk · 1 min readMore superfast broadband coverage in Perth & Kinross
Homes and businesses in Perth and Kinross are soon to benefit from a scheme to deliver superfast internet speeds.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth's New Yorker pool bar could reopen after new plans emerge from owners
One of Perth's best pool bars could reopen after owners have fresh ideas for the establishment. The club, which went into administration in 2012 shocked members following the decision to close up for good. It is unknown when the club will reopen, however, major plans are underway to upgrade facilities and to keep it "family based" Owners speaking to the Courier said "We are spending quite a lot of money on this development to create a sports bar, venue for pool, snooker and darts and a sociable
News Desk · 1 min readDC Thomson to launch new magazine called 'The Stooshie'
DC Thomson is to produce a new magazine title, The Stooshie. The weekly magazine will launch on Friday 16th May 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readLast chance for budding Perth entrepreneurs to win £10,000 in business start-up funding
Budding entrepreneurs across Perth and Kinross have just one week left to enter into a nationwide competition to help make their business idea a reality and qualify for a place in a national final
News Desk · 3 min readSay hello to the new Starbucks!
Wonderful... just wonderful. The new Starbucks is now officially been opened in Perth!
News Desk · 1 min readExel Wines to host Home of Whisky Festival
Exel Wines is to host the first ever whisky festival in Perth with the support of Homecoming Scotland 2014.
News Desk · 2 min readStarbucks still in the process of 'development'
Starbucks have confirmed that the Perth shop is still in the pipeline after months of confirmation.
News Desk · 1 min readStagecoach investing £100m in new development plans
Perth company based Stagecoach have confirmed today they will be spending £100m on new vehicles.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth city businesses to benefit from high speed broadband
With virtually 100% of premises set to have access to Next Generation Broadband (24Mbps) and 90% to ultrafast broadband.
News Desk · 2 min readKrispy Kreme hits Perth!
The fabulous bakery Krispy Kreme is opening a shop in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readSweet Success latest shop to fall under
Perth's newest shop Sweet Success has been the latest shop to announce closure of the business.
News Desk · 1 min readBlend Coffee shop invites you inside their shop...on Google Maps
Take a look at the virtual tour of Blend The fantastic high quality still images shows a real life glance inside the well-known popular coffee shop. Take a look by clicking here. It also appears to be Perth's first ever virtual tour of a coffee shop on Google. Impressive? It was also rated one of the best coffee shops by Perth Gazette readers. Well the PG team always pop in for a takeaway latte on the way to work. For the people who do not know the establishment click here to find out more.
News Desk · 1 min readSubway requests planning permission to open up in Perth
The biggest sandwich outlet Subway is in the process of having planning permission granted by Perth and Kinross Council. Various rumours circulated on Facebook and Twitter after Starbucks announced their confirm of a shop in the town centre. Now Subway have requested planning permission on Scott Street near the charity shop Barnardo's. Mandy Fleming Manager at Barnardo's also confirmed the rumour she said "scott st perth planning permission in pipeline" With many big companies joining Perth, wil
News Desk · 1 min readPlans canceled for the Waverley Hotel
The famous hotel known for a "homeless hostel" has had it's plans canceled. The building which had plans to be redeveloped by Gloag have been canceled and now the building is up for sale. Councillor Peter Barrett speaking to The Courier said: “After all the time that the Waverley has lain empty and becoming more dilapidated it is very disappointing to see it put up for sale with nothing done to improve they way it looks. “The boarded up frontage is an ugly eyesore and the gardens have been allow
News Desk · 1 min readPoundland online shop makes some Perth locals excited
Poundland entrepreneur Steve Smith is set to take the business online, giving customers the option to make their cheap-as-chips purchases on the internet. Given everything is £1, delivery will cost £3 to buyers online - covering the cheap goods right to your door. Some Perth locals spotted the news early this week and were far fetched than thought. One local buyer in Poundland spoke to Perth Gazette: "online shopping takes over technology these days - this will be handy for those who cannot get
News Desk · 1 min readPerth City Centre gets a new website makeover!
The stunning website offers easy access to businesses and creative ideas. [caption id="attachment_1735" align="aligncenter" width="824"] New layout makeover[/caption] The stunning layout, completely filled with high quality graphics have been installed across the website - offering gift ideas, places to eat and the best shops to find good bargains at a low price. With a new budget in place for 2014 - we think they've spent their development money wisely. Why not drool over your next purchase and
News Desk · 1 min readNew electronic retailer set to open next month
Electronics retailer Maplin is set to be open next month creating 20 jobs. A £250,000 investment has been given to the store to bring new things to Perth. The store which will be located in St Catherine’s Retail Park will open on the 22nd of February. The store will sell electronic equipment, from flat screen tvs, to coffee machines.
News Desk · 1 min readGreen light for new hotel in Perth
A final confirmation has been given for a new £3 million project which will be created in Perth. An 83 bedroom hotel will be built in the centre of Perth which will create jobs building the project as well as managing the hotel. Premier Inn will be created on Mill Street which is located near the bus lane. John Muir, founder and group chairman said "this latest development is a great addition to our portfolio, and we are delighted to be on site and already working on the project. We believe it w
News Desk · 1 min readMore businesses are set to open in 2014
More businesses in Perth are set open up in the town centre. Big Think Starbucks Coffee, creating 15 jobs is set to be opened up in the former Laura Ashley shop while the old Greggs shop and Jessops are to be reopened with new businesses. While Perth & Kinross Council are to advise local retailers to remain open later on a Friday night which could drive more customers into Perth. A poll which took place on Perth Gazette last week asked readers what kind of businesses would they like to be set up
News Desk · 1 min readHospitality Offers in Perthshire
Some list of offers in Perthshire hurry before they all go! The Bothy Bothy / Playhouse Cinema Meal Deal - (Come along to Perth town centre and enjoy your favourite films along with a a 2 course meal & a glass or red or white wine. Just £22.95 Quote CMD. Available 7 days.) Click here. Manzil Tandoori Restaurant Every Sunday at Manzils. - (One child under the age of 12 per adult eats free.) Click here. Jade Garden 2 Course Lunch £7.90, 3 Course Lunch £9.90. Click here. [blockquote style="2"]Send
News Desk · 1 min readPoll: More businesses of what?
Perth City is full of empty spaces for potential talent in the business sector but what kind of businesses do we want to see? Why not take our poll for just a general research of what people of Perth think. FACT: There are more coffee shops than retail shops. Cast your vote! [double_paragraph][block][poll id='4'][/block][block] Common problems effect local businesses such as, parking, council charges, fees and the lack of support in tourist attraction. Have your say by using our comment section
News Desk · 1 min readStarbucks to be opened in Perth
World wide coffee shop Starbucks is set to open up in Perth creating news jobs. It's been confirmed that Starbucks will be opening up a store in Perth City Centre. After a rumour American company Starbucks have decided to break into Perth and hopefully satisfy customers. However it's not confirmed were the store will be located. It's set to create around 20-40 jobs and putting other shops such as Costa and Cafe Nero at risk.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth City Centre Releases New TV Ad
Perth City Centre have released a new festive TV advertisement which is set to broadcast across STV during the festive period. Speakeasy The video done professionally contains parts of the Christmas light switch on and several businesses appearances on the advert. While talks of the payout of Mark Wright's fee David Little John from Perth & Kinross Council tweeted: Disappointed that whilst @thecourierUK focuses on the cost of #Perth's Xmas Lights Festival, it ignores the benefits. £4.5M increase
News Desk · 1 min readAngus chicken processing plant to cut 200 workers
More than 200 jobs are set to go after cuts being made to the company 2 Sisters Food Group. A statement said that it had also found a buyer for its smaller chicken processing plant at Letham, near Forfar, in Angus. Company bosses said: "Today we are setting out a rescue plan for Scotland that will help secure the viability of the poultry industry and give us a better opportunity for future growth and success. "Taking no action would put the future of our industry in Scotland at serious risk. "Th
News Desk · 1 min readBrennans Rejected For A Friday Nightclub Slot
Nightclub establishment Brennans has faced rejected after a meeting with Perth & Kinross Council. Perth seems to be the hot spot for nightclub talks in it's very own city after Brennans requested several changes with the licensing board council. One being a slot on a Friday night, which was rejected after they requested a new licence for a Friday night. However a successful grant was made on a Thursday for Brennans not to have security staff due to it being quiet. But will continue with night fu
News Desk · 1 min readSt John’s Shopping Centre Secures Fourth Scottish Store for Crabtree & Evelyn
Hot on the heels of recent major developments at St John’s Shopping Centre, Perth, comes the news that skincare specialist and household name, Crabtree & Evelyn, is to join the retail mix. Provided by St Johns Shopping Centre/PPA Creating 6 new jobs within the Centre, the store plans to be open in time for Christmas trade and is just the fourth store to open in Scotland. Founded in 1972, Crabtree & Evelyn was initially a small, family run business; the first store specialised in fine soaps sourc
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Property Sales Up By 54%
The number of houses being bought in Perthshire has doubled, according to new figures from Scottish Property Centres (SPC) [caption id="attachment_420" align="aligncenter" width="310"] Credit: PPS[/caption] Perthshire is the highest by going up 54% this year, leaving Edinburgh second and Aberdeen third. SPC Scotland reported a growth in sales of 29%. Almost every part of Scotland, except for Glagow, the borders and Fife, reported double digit growth in sales. Peter Ryder, chairman of SPC Scotlan
News Desk · 1 min readHigh Street Charity Shop Row
Neighbours of the high street charity shop British Heart Foundation are battling against costs of damaged walls and other several issues but the charity won't pay up. Moira Dewhurst speaking to The Courier goes on and lists issues that haven't been addressed. Seemingly BHF have damaged walls when bringing goods in the back of the shop. However Moira claims she has spent money of her own fixing the issues. However Moira is now looking for answers and funds to contribute to the upgrade of her clos
News Desk · 1 min readPublic urged to have their say on £3billion project
The public have been urged to have their say on the design of the most expensive road project in Scotland's history. The £3 billion upgrade of the A9, which runs from central Scotland to the north coast, to full dual carriageway will cost more than the M74 completion, the new Forth road bridge and the Aberdeen bypass combined. The first public displays setting out the logistical and environmental impact of the first £40 million section of the upgrade, from Kincraig to Dalraddy in the Highlands,
News Desk · 2 min read