Perth’s Cultural Renaissance Set to Unlock Sustainable Investment
Perth Museum, the keystone of the cultural regeneration of the city which has been underway for a decade, will open this weekend.
Creative Farming : Honeyberries For The Win
Finn Hay, of Hay Farms in rural Perth, is one of the founding members of the Scottish Honeyberries co-operative and a champion for this exciting new superfood.
Perth: The Independent Business Destination
Increases in new business registration and resident earnings bode well for the independent business sector in Perth city centre.
Business Leaders | Jade Robertson, Little Lies Clothing
Founded by Jade Robertson and husband Stuart, Little Lies, the independent, online fashion and lifestyle boutique, has been building into one of Perthshire’s most creative success stories since its launch in 2015.
Digital upgrades live in Perth and Kinross
Around 1,400 households and businesses in Perth and Kinross can now connect to better broadband speeds through the Scottish Government’s £600m R100 programme.
Perth Museum Opens Easter 2024
The ambitious £27 million Perth Museum project will open on Easter Weekend, in March 2024, bringing a world-class cultural and heritage attraction to Perth city centre.
Perth and Kinross given A rating for environmental action
Perth and Kinross has been recognised as one of 119 cities and local authorities across the globe that are taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a challenging economic situation.
Green Living Fund Open For Applications
Communities across Perth and Kinross are being given the chance to bid for a share of over £225,000 worth of funding to support projects that tackle the Cost of Living and climate crises.
Business leaders invited to picture future opportunities from museum investment
Perth & Kinross Council invites local businesses to share in the future opportunities of the £27 million investment in the Perth Museum.
Economic Journal Summary | Summer 2023
The Perth and Kinross Economic Journal for the 12-month period to end of July 2023 shows signs of recovery in business start up, earnings and wellbeing.
Tay Cities Region Deal announces free digital skills courses
The Tay Cities Digital Skills project has announced free digital skills courses for people living and working in the Tay Cities region.
PKC Backs Independent Businesses This Christmas
Returning for a fourth year, the much-applauded Independent Gift Guide for Perth and Kinross, will build on the success of previous years by encouraging people to shop local with family retailers and restaurants this Christmas.
The Enchanted Forest Delivers £10Million of Economic Impact
Now in its 21st year, The Enchanted Forest in Perthshire has won numerous awards including Best Cultural Event at the VisitScotland Regional Awards in 2018, Best Outdoor Festival at the Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards 2017, Best Cultural Event at the UK Event Awards 2016.
StorTera installs world first for energy storage in Perth and Kinross
Perth & Kinross Council has become the first place in the world to use spiral-flow battery technology to reduce its carbon footprint.
Shape the Future of Perth and Kinross: Big Place Conversation Survey closes on 31 August
Perth and Kinross residents are being urged to be part of the Big Place conversation before 31 August and complete the big place consultation survey.
Perthshire Tourism Leadership Group
Join the Perthshire Tourism Leadership Group (PTLG) and help to shape the future of the Perthshire Tourism Action Plan.
Milestone for Perth Museum
A major milestone in the development of Perth Museum took place this week as Culture Perth and Kinross were handed the keys to the building by the Council.
Have Your Say – Tactran Consultation Launched
A draft of the Tayside and Central Scotland Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) is launched, seeking to improve access for people and businesses and reduce the impact of how we travel on the climate.
New, Realigned A9 Opens Ahead of Schedule in Cross Tay Link Road Project
The new realigned A9 was successfully opened on the 3rd August, three weeks ahead of the original programme.
Applications open for the Community Investment Fund
Community groups in Perth and Kinross are being urged to apply for funding to help support vital work in their communities.
Aberfeldy’s ‘Thyme Deli’ named ‘Sustainable Retail Outlet of the Year’
Perthshire Delicatessen & Farmshop Thyme Deli has been named ‘Sustainable Retail Outlet of the Year’ by the Rarebreed Survival Trust Scotland.
Perth and Kinross Council signs £50 million deal to turn waste into energy
Perth & Kinross Council has awarded a significant 10-year contract worth £50 million to treat residual waste and turn it into energy.
Work on the new £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre is underway
The new centre will replace the current building, which is 41-years-old and will give residents in East Perthshire access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Plans to upgrade electric vehicle charging network
A £1.465 million plan to supercharge electric vehicle charging in Perth and Kinross will be presented to councillors next week.
Business Leaders: Take 5 Praveen and Swarna Kumar, Swarna Spice Ltd
From their base in Perth Food and Drink Park, Praveen and Swarna Kumar have created a fantastic product that is enjoyed across the length and breadth of the UK.
The 6th Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023 Celebrate Excellence in the Hospitality Industry
Great recognition for the hospitality industry in Perth & Kinross as seven categories are won by Perth & Kinross based businesses at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023!
How Funding Unlocked our Community Spirit
The Lass O’Gowrie café and bakery was opened in May 2022 by independent operators, Alison and Robert Abercrombie – best known as Ali and Bob.
Scottish Minister for Energy Launches Tay Cities Region Clean Growth Platform
Gillian Martin MSP, Minister for Energy, launched a new online platform to accelerate clean growth across Tayside’s economy at the University of St Andrews.
Investment in Infrastructure Awards Event Tourism
A £2.4m investment in Perth city centre has enhanced the city’s event offering and secured a prestigious national award.
Charlie Fraser: What Perth Means to Me
Charlie Fraser of Aberdein Considine talks on why Perth is the ideal city for acheiving a work-life balance.
Willowgate: A Centre for Excellence in the UK
Since its inception in 2017, Willowgate Activity Centre has strived to become recognised as a Centre for Excellence within the outdoors industry.
Clean Growth for a Regenerative Local Economy
If ever there was a time when we need clarity of vision and purpose to repair the damage of the past few years, this is it.
Glen Lyon Coffee: Supporting a Global Community
A certified B Corp with a mission to put people and environment before profit, Glen Lyon Coffee is committed to making its impact on the planet a positive one.
Contract Signed for £28.7m Construction at James Hutton Institute
The James Hutton Institute and McLaughlin & Harvey have signed construction contracts worth £28.7m for ongoing construction at the James Hutton Institute.
Scone Palace and Perth Racecourse to Merge
Two of Perthshire’s most prestigious tourist attractions, Scone Palace and Perth Racecourse will merge in early 2023 to preserve horse racing in Perth.
Cross Tay Link Road Developments
Construction of the new multimillion-pound Cross Tay Link Road (CTLR) is now underway with a due completion date of early 2025.
Business Leaders: Take 5 – Conall Low and Jack Low, Wasted Degrees
Jack and Connall Low, owners of Wasted Degrees Brewing, discuss the expansion of their brewing business from humble beginnings.
Businesses asked to complete survey on Net Zero progress
Businesses in Perth and Kinross are being asked to take part in a new survey to gauge their progress towards Net Zero.
Powering Net Zero from Perth
Perth based electricity infrastructure company, SSE, has announced a £15bn investment in Scotland’s electricity infrastructure system.
Scottish Water Horizons Goes Solar in Perth
Scottish Water Horizons has completed work on a milestone
£2 million solar power scheme in Perth as part of a drive to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
Caroline Haxton : What Perth Means to Me
Caroline Haxton is the co-founder of Scotia Cabins, supplying businesses and residential clients with a wide range of quality BBQ cabins and garden studios.
PH20 is Given Green Light
Approval for a multimillion-pound sport and leisure centre in Perth promises to deliver economic, environmental and community benefits.
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.
Going green needn’t cost businesses the Earth
Businesses could benefit from Perth & Kinross Council grants worth up to £25,000 to invest in green technology and develop new ways of working.
New short-term lets licensing system
From 1 October 2022, a new mandatory licensing system for short-term lets in Perth and Kinross will come into effect.
Property News Q3 2022
Keith Scobbie from Graham + Sibbald offers an update on the property market in Perth and the wider region, including current investment opportunities.
Make a Location Statement with an HQ in Perth
As the workforce of the world beds into the new rules of hybrid working, does your HQ real estate really need to remain in the largest city centres?
International Barley Hub Advances
Building work has begun on the £62m International Barley Hub and Advanced Plant Growth Centre at the James Hutton Institute.
Building Skills for the Talent Pool
The Young Person’s Guarantee, an employer recruitment incentive, is now well underway in Perth, placing young people into real jobs.
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.
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.
Capital budget backs £90M investment in new leisure centre for Perth
Perth and Kinross Council has
approved a £90M investment in a new leisure venue as part of the wider regeneration strategy for Perth and Kinross.
The Future of Tourism in Perthshire
Perthshire’s tourism industry has joined forces with VisitScotland, Perth and Kinross Council to produce a new tourism action plan which runs until 2025.
Leading The Charge on Smart Investing
Perth’s smart agenda is focused on delivering economic resilience and long-term growth through innovation and sustainability
Vicki Unite: Why Perth Works For Me
Chief Executive of Perthshire Chamber of Commerce, Vicki Unite, talks about recovery, resilience and why she chose Perth as home.
Making an Attractive Investment
The first of Perth’s £65 million city centre regeneration projects has launched, with further developments underway.
Perth West: A Catalyst for Change to Reach Net Zero
Perth West is a unique proposition to integrate low carbon innovation within a single urban development for the transition to net zero.
Green Recovery Capital Fund launches to support Perth and Kinross businesses
Businesses could benefit from Perth & Kinross Council grants worth up to £25,000 funding to invest in green technology and develop new ways of working.
Ambitious net zero strategy agreed by Perth and Kinross Council
An ambitious strategy for Perth and Kinross to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2045 has been unanimously agreed by Councillors on Wednesday 15th December.
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.
£32.5 million Investment in Bertha Park High School
After opening its doors to pupils for the first time in August 2019, Bertha Park High School has become a hallmark for state-of-the-art teaching facilities.
Perth Creative Exchange – Regeneration Project of the Year
Perth Creative Exchange was named Regeneration Project of the Year at the Scottish Property Awards 2021 on Thursday 25 March.
£33.8 million leisure development revealed for Perthshire
Perth based company Morris Leslie have revealed proposals for a £33.8 million leisure based development in West Kinfauns.
Official Opening and First Exhibition to Celebrate Perth’s New Creative Hub
Perth Creative Exchange, a £4.5 million creative hub which will help boost the local Perthshire arts economy, was officially opened at a launch ceremony on Wednesday February 26, by the