Perth and Kinross Cittaslow Business Supporters
The local businesses highlighted below have all been recognised as Perth & 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 & Kinross.
Atholl Glens Organic Meats
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 Country Kitchen
Ballathie Estate, Kinclaven, Stanley PH1 4QN
01250 87 62 19. info@ballathiecountrykitchen.com
http://www.ballathiecountrykitchen.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 Country Kitchen enables us to retail our own beef, pork and game products that are complemented by fine cheeses, home cured meats and wines.
The Bean Shop
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.
Brig Farm Shop
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.
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 Preserves
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.
Frames Gallery
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.
Gordon & Durward
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.
The Handmade Oatcake Company
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.
New County Hotel
22 - 30 County Place, Perth PH2 8EE
01738 62335 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.
The Parklands Hotel
2 St Leonard's Bank, Perth PH2 8EB
01738 622451 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.
Provender Brown Delicatessen
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.
Scarletts (Scotland)
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 Restaurant
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 Dairy
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.
Summer Harvest
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.
Tower Bakery
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.
