Celebrating 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.

28 businesses have been nominated, from clothing boutiques, galleries, gift and toy shops, to beauty salons and hair dressers. Crafters, makers and designers of everything from jewellery to furniture are also represented, as well as food producers, purveyors, and restaurants and cafes.

The popular competition is now in its third year. It supports National Independents Retail Day on 4 July, which is organised by People 1st, and encourages people to support independently-run businesses.

Members of the public will be able to vote for their favourite retailer or eatery by voting online at www.perthcity.co.uk or by completing voting forms which will be available in all participating businesses.

Perth is home to a wide selection of independent businesses, some of whom have been trading for decades, even centuries, alongside more recent additions to the city centre.

Perth & Kinross Council City Centre Manager, Leigh Brown, said, “Last year over a thousand votes were cast in the City of Perth Independent Business Competition, testament to the variety and quality of independent shopping and dining on offer in Perth. Our independent retailers make our city unique and so attractive to locals and visitors alike. They deserve to be celebrated, and I’m sure this year’s competition will prove very popular.”

The winning retailer and eatery will receive a trophy and WorldHost Training for staff members (www.worldhost.uk.com). WorldHost trains retailers in customer service excellence, ensuring that visitors experience a warm and friendly welcome throughout their entire time in the area. Perth & Kinross Council is currently working towards achieving WorldHost Recognised Destination Status for the region.

The nominated businesses are: 63 Tay Street – 63 Tay Street Byers & Co –  50 George Street Charlie Taylor Hair and Beauty – 20-28 South Methven Street Copperfields –  42 South Methven Street Eva Lucia –  29 Scott Street Fun Junction – 255 Old High Street H&Co – 71 George Street Ivory Whites – 3 George Street Julian Jardine Gallery & Workshop - 45 New Row Laws of Perth – 85 Scott Street Lia and Olive – Algo Business Centre, Glenearn Road Marians – 2-10 North Methven Street Murray’s the Bakers – 114 South Street Nawaab – 65 South Methven Street No 1 The Bank at Parklands – 2 St Leonard’s Bank Perthshire Flooring – 56 Canal Street Pharos Parcel – 40 George Street Precious Sparkle – 10 Charlotte Street Provender Brown – 23 George Street Revival – 54 George Street Scottish Seasons –  36 St John’s Street Strathearn Kilt Hire – 57 North Methven Street Tabla – 173 South Street Tayberry Gallery – 19 Princes Street The Jewellery Workshop – 262 High Street The Original Chair Company – Perth Aerodrome The Record Collection - Murray Street Whispers of the Past – 15A George Street