Perth and Kinross Cittaslow Business Supporters
The local businesses
highlighted below have all been recognised as Perth and
Kinross Cittaslow Supporters in recognition of their support for
the principles of Cittaslow and their adoption of business
practices that reflect these principles.
Each of these businesses offers goods or services that are
unique to our part of the world. You can access further details
about each Cittaslow Business Supporter by logging onto their
individual website or by contacting them direct.
We hope you will favour these businesses with your custom and
will enjoy a special something that is unique to Perth and
Kinross.
The Antiquary Restaurant
Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 87 32 32 theantiquary08@aol.com
We are a small restaurant within Roy Sim Antique Centre in
Blairgowrie. A 30 cover restaurant by the river serving the
very best locally sourced produce (within a 20 mile radius).
Fine Scottish food prepared simply to allow all the flavours to
shine, and cooked to order. All baking done on the premises
and we use Fair Trade teas and coffees. Special occasions and
private parties catered for.
Atholl Glens Ltd, Atholl Estates Office, Blair Atholl PH18
5TH
01796 48 14 82. info@athollglens.co.uk
http://www.athollglens.co.uk/
Atholl Glens is a farming co-operative that produces organic beef
and lamb on the Atholl Estates of Highland Perthshire. Our cattle
and lambs have freedom to graze the wild landscape and our meat is
produced without the use of fertilisers or herbicides, making it
rich in Omega 3. Our meat is frozen and vacuum packed as soon as it
is cut to ensure the juices are sealed within the meat. We offer a
wide variety of individual beef and lamb cuts and an excellent
range of set-price, pre-selection boxes that are delivered by
courier direct to homes the length and breadth of the UK.
Ballathie Estate, Kinclaven, Stanley PH1 4QN
01250 87 62 19. info@ballathiegoodfood.com
http://www.ballathiegoodfood.com/
Ballathie Estate has been in the ownership of the Milligan
family since 1998. The family have transformed the estate into a
thriving business built on sound environmental practices. Our herd
of Aberdeen Angus has gained respect in the pedigree and commercial
cattle market and we have recently added herds of Tamworth and
Saddleback pigs. All our animals are free-range with a natural diet
and no growth hormones. Ballathie Good Food enables us to retail
our own beef, pork and game products that are complemented by fine
cheeses, home cured meats and wines.
67 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
01738 44 99 55. sales@thebeanshop.com
http://www.thebeanshop.com/
The Bean Shop is a haven for the coffee connoisseur where you can
sample the area's best gourmet coffee and pick up fresh coffee
beans. We source only the best gourmet coffee beans from around the
globe and batch roast the green coffee beans using traditional
methods to preserve their intense flavours. We also offer
specialist teas and a selection of classic and contemporary
hardware. We always have fair trade coffee available as well a
range of soil association certified organic coffees. All our
coffees and other products are available on-line and we are
established trade coffee suppliers to offices, cafes and
restaurants. Just contact us to find out more.
Gateside Home Farm, Bridge of Earn PH2 8QR
01738 81 35 71. info@brigfarmshop.co.uk
http://www.brigfarmshop.co.uk/
Brig Farm Shop and Café is open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of
the year and sources quality produce from local suppliers to offer
customers delicious seasonal ingredients and a mouth watering
café menu. Our business is built on the principles of
Seasonal Food and Green Practice and we are firmly committed to
sourcing only the very best in Perthshire and Scottish produce.
Traceability is a must and all our suppliers are vetted for best
practice. Our food miles can be as low as zero as many of our
suppliers farm in our neighbouring fields. Look out for our
programmes of fun family events and activities throughout the
year.
79 Muirs, Kinross KY13 8AZ
01577 86 19 31 bandb@burnbank-kinross.co.uk
http://www.burnbank-kinross.co.uk/
Burnbank Bed and Breakfast in Kinross is close to Loch Leven in the
beautiful Kinross countryside. A warm and friendly welcome awaits
you, with the highest standards in comfort, combined with
impeccable personal service and the best of locally sourced
Scottish produce.
At Burnbank, we are committed to "green" tourism and are currently
working towards accreditation to reflect this. Our passion is for
good quality, locally sourced produce, wherever possible.
Cairn O'Mohr Winery
East Inchmichael, Errol PH2 7SP
01821 64 27 81.
us@cairnomohr.co.uk
http://www.cairnomohr.co.uk/
Cairn O'Mohr produce award winning Scottish fruit wines made from
berries, flowers and leaves that grow around us on our farm.
We do nothing fancy - we just take the best and freshest
ingredients we can grow or find and ferment them in the traditional
way. We produce over a dozen different wines to suit all palates.
You can buy individual bottles of wine or mixed selection cases and
half cases in our shop, which is open 7 days a week, or on-line. We
also offer regular tours and tastings that give you the chance to
see what we do, how we do it and where we do it.
Dalchonzie Farm, Comrie PH6 2LB
01764 67 04 16. David.Burberry@dalchonzie.co.uk
http://www.dalchonzie.co.uk/
We produce small, hand-prepared batches of jams and preserves that
contain no additives, preservatives, flavourings or
colourings - only natural ingredients. Wherever possible, we
use our own and other locally grown ingredients instead of imports.
The fruit we use is individually selected and hand-cut. We believe
that the seasonal produce of Perthshire is unbeatable for flavour
and freshness. We offer a wide range of sweet and savoury jams and
preserves that are available through our farm shop or by mail
order. You can also find us at farmers markets throughout our local
area.
Springwells Smokehouse, Brae Street, Dunkeld PH8 0BA
01350 72 76 39 enq@dunkeldsmokedsalmon.com
http://www.dunkeldsmokedsalmon.com/
Springwells is a traditional and artisan smokehouse situated in
the ancient cathedral town of Dunkeld on the banks of the River
Tay, one of Scotland's most famous salmon rivers. The smokehouse
was established over 30 years ago primarily to smoke anglers' own
fish. We still provide that service today and on Sundays during the
season there is a steady stream of anglers bringing in the fish
they have caught during the week.
As a small producer, we can take the time necessary to produce high
quality smoked salmon: quality which has been recognised by several
Gold Awards over the last few years, from the Fine Food Retailers
Great Taste Awards. We believe simplicity is best - we focus all
our energies on producing a small, but outstanding range of smoked
salmon products which is why many believe our salmon is the best
you can buy.
As well as ordering by mail or on-line, you can purchase our
delicious smoked salmon from the smokehouse shop here in Dunkeld.
We also sell supplies for anglers - we have Tobies, Devons and some
excellent flies tied by Ally Gowans and Bob White. Ally has tied a
Springwell fly specially for us - try it out on your next fishing
trip.
Fortingall, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2NQ.
01887 83 03 67 hotel@fortingallhotel.com
http://www.fortingall.com/
Fortingall is a traditional country house hotel with a modern
twist, offering a warm and friendly welcome. There are 10
stylish bedrooms, a bar with a wide selection of fine whisky and a
restaurant with 2 AA rosettes that offers locally-sourced and
delicious cuisine. The hotel is in the charming Arts &
Crafts village of Fortingall, in the heart of the Perthshire
hills - a perfect place for outdoor activities, or to unwind
and enjoy the glorious Scottish scenery.
10 Victoria Street, Perth PH2 8LW
01738 63 10 85. info@framesgallery.co.uk
http://www.framesgallery.co.uk/
Frames Gallery has been established since 1979 and has an enviable
reputation for showing some of the best in contemporary Scottish
art and craft. The business was started as a picture framers and
still operates an award-winning picture framing workshop. Over the
years we have held more than 100 exhibitions featuring many
well-established and emerging Scottish artists. We continue to
search out talent; not only at grassroots or local level, but
throughout Scotland. We were the first contemporary Scottish art
gallery to use the internet to promote our exhibitions and all work
featured on our exhibitions is available to view on our
website.
14 West High Street, Crieff PH7 4DL
01764 65 43 03. info@scottishsweets.com
http://www.scottishsweets.com/
Gordon & Durward have been making traditional, old style
Scottish sweets since 1925 using traditional Copper Boilers and the
very best of ingredients. The Scotsman described us as "The best
sweet shop in Scotland" saying, "it trumps other sweet shops hands
down for the quality of produce, particularly mouth-watering
macaroon, finger-licking fudge, and quite possibly the best tablet
in Scotland". As well as our own sweets, we sell a huge range of
sweets by other traditional Scottish manufacturers. You can
buy from us on-line and we offer a range of gift boxes, as well as
a wholesale service to other independent retailers.
Strowan Farm, Crieff PH7 4HU
01764 65 63 99. oatcakes@thehandmadeoatcakecompany.co.uk
http://www.thehandmadeoatcakecompany.co.uk/
We are a small, family-run business with over 40 years catering
experience. We began concentrating on making oatcakes in 2005 and
our products have won gold awards at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Guild
of Fine Food Taste Awards and the 2007 Best Scottish Product
Award. We endeavour to make a range of unique oatcake
products using traditional recipes, 100% Scottish oatmeal and
natural spring water from the Perthshire hills. Oatmeal is
one of the most natural foods around with numerous health benefits.
We sell through specialist food retailers across Scotland and
through the farmers markets in Perth and Edinburgh.
2 Main Street, Bridgend, Perth PH2 7HB.
01738 62 42 13 info@hatinthecat.co.uk
http://www.hatinthecat.co.uk/
Brainchild of internationally renowned textile artist Jeanette
Sendler and pioneering painter and art educator Alison Mountain,
the Hat in the Cat started life in November 2007 in a small shop in
Newburgh, Fife where Jeanette and Alison both live and do much of
their creative work. A move to Perth, first to 50 George
Street and then to our new premises at 2 Main Street, Bridgend,
where in addition to our mouth-watering selections of unique,
handcrafted hats, knitwear and felt accessories, we now have the
space to offer an exciting range of workshops for anyone interested
in designing or making their own items.
The Hat in the Cat is a Social Enterprise supported by the Social
Economy Partnership and we are deeply committed to both social
inclusivity and eco-friendly principles. Our workshops are
specifically designed to be accessible to the widest possible
spectrum of abilities, and our raw materials will be sourced from
small suppliers and woollen mills. Whenever possible we will make
use of offcuts and other waste products rather than let them go to
landfill.
Heather Hills, Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10
7JG.
01250 88 62 52 Info@heather-hills.com
http://www.heather-hills.com/
Heather Hills Farm has been keeping bees for over 50 years
providing premier Scottish Heather & Blossom Honeys and
Preserves direct from our farm in Perthshire, Scotland. We use
natural extraction methods to ensure maximum health benefits of our
honeys and no preservatives or colourings are added to our jams. We
also supply a connoisseur range of mono-flower, imported honeys
chosen for their unique flavours, all supplied in our unique "skep
beehive" shaped jars along with Scottish Heather Honey tablet and a
range of beeswax candles.
35 George Street, Perth PH1 5LA.
01738 44 41 40 lickwid@hotmail.com
Lickwid produce their own award-winning ice cream using the finest
ingredients, including locally sourced berries for the fruit
flavours and organic milk and cream from local dairies in
Scotland. The parlour has seating indoors along with tables
outside for sunny days, this allows customers to enjoy locally
roasted coffee with ice cream sundaes or knickerbocker
glories. The parlour makes their own soup and sandwiches and
offers free samples of all 24 flavours on display.
01887 82 97 40 info@hpcp.co.uk
http://www.hpcp.co.uk/
Country Market in beautiful rural surroundings, in the middle of
Highland Perthshire just beside the A9. All the traders are
local people selling high quality local produce, much of it
organic. Local bread, flour, fish, meat, eggs, vegetables,
baking delicatessen, chocolate, preserves, plants, crafts,
jewellery, Traidcraft goods etc. Refreshments, free parking
and sometimes entertainment from local musicians.
22 - 30 County Place, Perth PH2 8EE
01738 62 33 55 enquiries@newcountyhotel.com
http://www.newcountyhotel.com/
The New County Hotel is a privately-owned boutique hotel in the
heart of Perth city centre that offers modern hospitality in
classical yet contemporary surroundings. Both our award-winning
Opus One Restaurant and informal Gavin's Bistro use only the best
fresh local and seasonal produce in artfully presented
dishes. Opus One has received a Silver Medal from EatScotland
and Joanna Blythman of the "Sunday Herald" enthused about our
"well-chosen, carefully cooked food", giving a 9/10 rating. We also
offer a range of keenly-priced short breaks that showcase the very
best that Perth & Kinross has to offer from scenery and
activities to theatre and concerts.
2 St Leonard's Bank, Perth PH2 8EB
01738 62 24 51 info@theparklandshotel.com
http://www.theparklandshotel.com/
The Parklands Hotel offers a great combination of quality
accommodation and two award-winning restaurants. Voted Perth Hotel
of the Year in 2007, our emphasis is on comfort and relaxation,
tremendous food and friendly service. We offer flat screen TV,
DVD/CD players and free wireless broadband in every room. Our
Acanthus Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its
fine-dining dishes and both it and the more informal No. 1 The Bank
use the best local produce and ingredients available from the local
countryside. Located a short stroll from Perth city centre, we are
a great choice for overnight business stays, romantic breaks or
longer holidays.
23 George Street, Perth PH1 5JY
01738 58 73 00. info@provenderbrown.co.uk
http://www.provenderbrown.co.uk/
We are an independently owned fine food delicatessen, stocking the
very best of farmhouse cheeses, traditionally cured hams, artisan
salamis, hand selected olives, traditionally smoked salmon, hand
made preserves...and so the list goes on! Our philosophy is all to
do with quality, provenance and passion. We spend a great deal of
time rooting out small-scale producers from across the UK and
beyond - people who are passionate about the food they
produce, often using recipes and techniques passed down through
their families for generations. We do stock produce from larger
producers, but it is these wonderful artisans who are at the heart
of what we do.
Stripside, Longleys, Meigle, Blairgowrie PH12 8QX
01828 64 08 21. scarlettsscot@aol.com
http://www.scarlettshoney.co.uk/
Scarletts (Scotland) is a commercial beekeeping business located in
the heart of Strathmore. During the summer months, we deploy more
than 1000 hives to forage the lowland nectars of Angus, Fife and
Perthshire. The bees convert these nectars into pure Blossom Honey.
Each July, the hives are moved to the Grampian Moorlands where the
bees produce the rich distinctive Heather Honey. Our "hands on"
approach to all aspects of beekeeping, packing and distribution
means that we guarantee full traceability of our honeys from apiary
to consumer. This, coupled with a culture of excellence, ensures
high product quality combined with close attention to the
individual customers requirements.
63 Tay Street, Perth PH2 8NN
01738 44 14 51. info@63taystreet.com
http://www.63taystreet.com/
63 Tay Street is located beside the River Tay in the heart of
historic Perth and is a first venture for award-winning chef Graeme
Pallister, who has worked in many of Scotland's renowned
restaurants as well as in Southern England and Jersey. We are open
for lunch and dinner 5 days a week, Tuesday to Saturday. We use
produce that is sourced locally and from fine suppliers a little
further afield. We place a strong emphasis on seasonality and offer
an extensive wine list, much of which comes from small producers
with limited output. 63 Tay Street offers a relaxed and
sophisticated atmosphere in contemporary surroundings.
Stewart Tower Farm, Stanley PH1 4PJ
01738 71 00 44. info@stewart-tower.co.uk
http://www.stewart-tower.co.uk/
At Stewart Tower Dairy we make specialist ice cream using quality,
fresh, whole milk from the Holstein cows that graze the green
pastures of our farm. We produce over 40 different flavours of ice
cream, as well as over a dozen fruit ices and over 15 different
yoghurts. All our products are made with a total commitment to
quality and a genuine love for what we do. You can enjoy the
creaminess of 18 of our different flavours by visiting our large
parlour in our converted farm steadings. You can also take away our
ice cream in a wrapped carton that will keep cool for up to 2
hours.
Ferneyfold Farm, Madderty, Crieff PH7 3PE
01786 47 47 70. info@summerharvestoils.co.uk
http://www.summerharvestoils.co.uk/
Summer Harvest Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil is a
versatile, healthy oil with a fresh, light taste and a high Omega 3
content. It can be used in salad dressings, salsas and marinades as
well as for roasting, baking and stir-fries. The oilseed rape takes
11 months to mature in the fields of Perthshire and our oil is 100%
natural with no preservatives or additives. It is used in an
increasing number of restaurants and is available for sale in over
40 outlets across Scotland. Alternatively, you can buy it on-line
through our website, or from our stall at Perth Farmers' Market and
other food events.
19 Princes Street, Perth PH2 8NG.
01738 44 08 99 info@thetayberrygallery.com
http://www.thetayberrygallery.com/
The Tayberry Gallery is a newcomer to the Perthshire gallery
scene, having opened in April 2009. The gallery is run by
Andrew Goring and Ebba Redman, working under the remit to exhibit
original handmade arts and crafts pieces that are suitable for the
home. In addition to exhibiting arts and crafts by makers
from around the UK, the gallery houses a jewellery bench where
clients can commission bespoke jewellery for special occasions.
Shore Road, Perth PH2 8BH
01738 56 33 33. info@towerbakery.co.uk
http://www.towerbakery.co.uk/
We are a family run craft bakery business that has been making
bread, rolls, cakes, confectionary, celebration cakes and biscuits
for over 25 years. In total we manufacture approximately 200
hand-made products, many of which are still made by traditional
non-mechanised methods. We have a dozen retail shops located across
Perthshire and Central Scotland and also supply all sorts of
outlets from our local sandwich shop to some of Scotland's most
prestigious hotels. You can also order cakes, bread and biscuits
through our on-line shop.
