Interviews, case studies and feature stories from businesses at the forefront of their industries in Perth and the wider region. From award-winning engineering companies to cutting-edge food and drink developments, the area is renowned for nurturing innovation and forward-thinking talent.
Disrupting Tourism Technology
The Highland Perthshire business owners shaking up booking and ticketing in Scotland. Anna Ford : Owner and Lead Developer at Liberty Engine Ticketing System Always the early adopter, Anna Ford
Gigabit broadband investment plans for Perth
Perth & Kinross Council is seeking to boost its full fibre broadband network, with expressions of interest being invited from the market to extend the benefits of gigabit capable connectivity to nearly 10,000 residential and business premises across the city.
Kumar’s Curry Club Wins at Scottish EDGE Awards
One of Perth’s first Food and Drink Park businesses, Kumar’s Curry Club, has succeeded in securing £75,000 of funding at the recent Scottish EDGE Awards.
Highland Spring Group : Committed to Net Zero
Morwen Mands talks about the new Blackford Rail Freight Facility at Highland Spring designed to help the business achieve its net zero goals.
The Glenturret, Distilling Tradition and Luxury
Glenturret Distillery in Perthshire has gone from strength to strength with a recent investment of £31 million in the modernisation of the business.
Provender Brown’s Funding Success Story
Diane Brown, owner of Perth city centre based Provender Brown. talks about adapting her business to the pandemic by introducing a variety of new services.
Keira Proctor: The A. Proctor Group
Kiera Proctor, Managing Director of the A. Proctor Group sat down with Invest in Perth to discuss the history of the Blairgowrie based family business.
Binn Eco Park, The Circular Generation
The Binn Group has been quietly building on the solid foundation of their decades-old waste management business, to become a leading company in the field of decarbonisation.
Weddings, Weekends And Countryside Pursuits
Katriona and Lewis Cameron decided to transform their enchanting 2,000 acre Perthshire estate into an all-purpose wedding and events venue.
Neos Full Fibre Network
Spanning 19.5km, Perth’s new, end-to-end full fibre network, completed in August 2021 by Neos Network, one of the UK’s leading B2B connectivity providers.
George Stubbs: Why Perth Works Well for Me
Established in Perth in 1991 by George Stubbs, GS Group is one of the United Kingdom’s largest insurance brokers with offices throughout Scotland.
Helen Stewart talks growing Badvo Gin in Rural Perthshire
Heritage and history are what brought 24-year-old entrepreneur Helen Stewart back to work in Highland Perthshire, now the home of Badvo Gin.
Business Leader: Murray Alexander of Algo Ltd
Murray Alexander is the Managing Director of Perth based Algo Ltd, one of Scotland’s longest-standing independent construction companies.
Air Service Training to Future-Proof Industry
Perth College UHI and Air Service Training (AST), continue to develop innovative Aeronautical and Aircraft Engineering courses.
ABP Food Group praises Perth as Prime Investment Location
ABP Food Group has invested over £10 million in its only Scottish site located in Perth since they took ownership in 1998.
Perth & kinross Quarterly Economic Journal
Perth and Kinross Council’s quarterly economic journal offers an insight on the how Covid-19 has impacted the local economy.
ACS Engineering Case Study
Perth Airport-based ACS Aviation has gone from strength to strength. Their engineering division operates from Scotland’s largest General Aviation maintenance facility.
Edwards Engineering Case Study
Celebrating a significant 50 years of business this year, Edwards Engineering is one of Perth’s longest standing companies and a shining example of continued success.
Perth College UHI and AST Case Study
Perth College UHI is considered a facility which produces industry-ready graduates of the highest calibre thanks to its unique marriage of practical skills and classroom learning.
Merlin ERD Ltd Case Study
The award-winning and Perth-based consultancy Merlin ERD is considered one of the world’s leading companies in Extended Reach Drilling (ERD).
James Hutton Institute Case Study
Agritech is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and the James Hutton Institute, established at Invergowrie in Perthshire in April 2011, is a global leader in its field.
Praveen Kumar Ready Meals Case Study
From city centre restaurant to a multi-million pound ready meal business, Praveen Kumar’s journey within the food and drink industry in Perth is prolific.
Scarletts Scotland Case Study
Scarletts Scotland is BRC accredited, a global recognition that lets them pack honey for a wide variety of international customers from their base in Meigle.
Bruce Farms Case Study
An excellent example of farm diversification and food innovation, Bruce Farms has developed a ready-to-eat, freeze-dried snack using their own peas.