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Owners Penny and Scott from the Parklands Hotel; Perth's only city centre Boutique Hotel, the four-star Parklands overlooks the stunning South Inch Park and offers fully-serviced hotel facilities, two choices of award-winning restaurants, garden terrace, bar, lounge and service with a smile. Beautifully decorated rooms, wi-fi, SMART TVs and much more. >

Owners Penny and Scott from the Parklands Hotel; Perth's only city centre Boutique Hotel, the four-star Parklands overlooks the stunning South Inch Park and offers fully-serviced hotel facilities, two choices of award-winning restaurants, garden terrace, bar, lounge and service with a smile. Beautifully decorated rooms, wi-fi, SMART TVs and much more.

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Arabesque in Perth has a great collection of printed wedding and dancing themed bags designed by alphabet bags. Buy with FREE delivery from arabesquedirect, the UK's leading bridal shoe and accessory retailer.

Arabesque in Perth has a great collection of printed wedding and dancing themed bags designed by alphabet bags. Buy with FREE delivery from arabesquedirect, the UK's leading bridal shoe and accessory retailer.

Pharos Parcel in Perth UK are proud to be Perth's only independent one stop parcel shop.
Call into George Street to send parcels, letters and packets within the UK and all over the world at discounted rates.
They also sell beautiful cards, wrapping paper and everything you need to send your parcel.

Pharos Parcel in Perth UK are proud to be Perth's only independent one stop parcel shop. Call into George Street to send parcels, letters and packets within the UK and all over the world at discounted rates. They also sell beautiful cards, wrapping paper and everything you need to send your parcel.

Wedding dress shopping is an exciting event that opens up a world of questions, and Ivory Whites are here to help.

Wedding dress shopping is an exciting event that opens up a world of questions, and Ivory Whites are here to help.

Tayberry Gallery in Perth UK is packed with the best of British, handmade art and design. Tayberry Gallery has been on Princes Street for 7 years, and showcases the work of lots of local creatives. Pictured is Louise (one half of Tayberry) loving the new cushions by Kelly Mackay inspired by Scottish geology, and Beth Lamont's colourful ceramic necklace!

Tayberry Gallery in Perth UK is packed with the best of British, handmade art and design. Tayberry Gallery has been on Princes Street for 7 years, and showcases the work of lots of local creatives. Pictured is Louise (one half of Tayberry) loving the new cushions by Kelly Mackay inspired by Scottish geology, and Beth Lamont's colourful ceramic necklace!

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Provender Brown deli has been in George Street in Perth for 11 years and is now well established as the go-to place for all your foodie needs and desires.  Over the summer months they stock gorgeous organic veg grown just down the road in Falkland, delivered every Thursday by the lovely Bryde!

Provender Brown deli has been in George Street in Perth for 11 years and is now well established as the go-to place for all your foodie needs and desires. Over the summer months they stock gorgeous organic veg grown just down the road in Falkland, delivered every Thursday by the lovely Bryde!

Rae Peacock is a boutique hair salon in Perth Scotland offering exclusive Davines product range. They also offer exclusive [Comfort Zone] facials and Calgel nails, with a cocktail or two thrown in too!

Rae Peacock is a boutique hair salon in Perth Scotland offering exclusive Davines product range. They also offer exclusive [Comfort Zone] facials and Calgel nails, with a cocktail or two thrown in too!

With two AA rosettes and a continued presence in the Michelin Good Food Guide for the UK, 63 Tay Street has always been one of the area's best restaurants.

Graeme prides himself on creating dishes that haven't been played with or fussed over. He uses only local and Scottish artisan suppliers and cooks seasonally to deliver the best taste experience possible. His menus are creative and combine many wonderful tastes and textures and these are all enahanced by a stunning wine menu that boasts some of the world's finest vineyards.

With two AA rosettes and a continued presence in the Michelin Good Food Guide for the UK, 63 Tay Street has always been one of the area's best restaurants. Graeme prides himself on creating dishes that haven't been played with or fussed over. He uses only local and Scottish artisan suppliers and cooks seasonally to deliver the best taste experience possible. His menus are creative and combine many wonderful tastes and textures and these are all enahanced by a stunning wine menu that boasts some of the world's finest vineyards.

Byers and Co design and make beautiful contemporary jewellery and
silverware from their workshop in George Street Perth, Scotland.

Specialising in silver, gold and platinum jewellery, all pieces are designed and made by owner, Linda Byers. The handmade nature of their work allows them to offer fully customisable pieces. Their website displays a sample of their work and includes a bespoke design service.

Byers and Co design and make beautiful contemporary jewellery and silverware from their workshop in George Street Perth, Scotland. Specialising in silver, gold and platinum jewellery, all pieces are designed and made by owner, Linda Byers. The handmade nature of their work allows them to offer fully customisable pieces. Their website displays a sample of their work and includes a bespoke design service.

Linda Hill from Murrays the bakers makes the holy grail of pies - The Award Winning Murray's Pie!  Murrays the bakers is a 4th generation business and will celebrating over 100 years in the business this year.

Linda Hill from Murrays the bakers makes the holy grail of pies - The Award Winning Murray's Pie! Murrays the bakers is a 4th generation business and will celebrating over 100 years in the business this year.

The Bean Shop in Perth is a fantastic Coffee shop that offers a wide range of speciality coffee and teas. Coffee of the Month  July  - Costa Rica Tarrazu Finca Hermosa Cooperative.

From Dota in the Tarrazu region, one of the main growing regions of speciality coffee in Costa Rica. It is a bowl-like area with extremely high altitude, both factors affect the cup profile considerably.  It has good acidity and hints of fine wine due to the terroir.

The coffee is semi-washed which means the coffee cherry skin is removed and then the pulp is left to dry on the bean, which imparts more sweetness to the bean and makes for a sweeter, fruitier flavour. It has notes of almonds in the aroma, crisp apple acidity a sweet berry taste and clean finish.

The Bean Shop in Perth is a fantastic Coffee shop that offers a wide range of speciality coffee and teas. Coffee of the Month July - Costa Rica Tarrazu Finca Hermosa Cooperative. From Dota in the Tarrazu region, one of the main growing regions of speciality coffee in Costa Rica. It is a bowl-like area with extremely high altitude, both factors affect the cup profile considerably. It has good acidity and hints of fine wine due to the terroir. The coffee is semi-washed which means the coffee cherry skin is removed and then the pulp is left to dry on the bean, which imparts more sweetness to the bean and makes for a sweeter, fruitier flavour. It has notes of almonds in the aroma, crisp apple acidity a sweet berry taste and clean finish.

Lorna Davies is one of the leading florists in Perth and offers a range of services from weddings, special occasions and funerals they can make and deliver a bouquet for any occasion.

Lorna Davies is one of the leading florists in Perth and offers a range of services from weddings, special occasions and funerals they can make and deliver a bouquet for any occasion.

Silver Linings jewellery workshop and gift shop in Perth has been open for 4 months now and more and more people are discovering what Silver Linings has to offer. 

Kyley is always busy with bespoke orders in the workshop and constantly adding work by other Scottish artists and designers to the shop.

Pop in and have a browse if you are looking for unique gift ideas.

Commissions always welcome!

Silver Linings jewellery workshop and gift shop in Perth has been open for 4 months now and more and more people are discovering what Silver Linings has to offer. Kyley is always busy with bespoke orders in the workshop and constantly adding work by other Scottish artists and designers to the shop. Pop in and have a browse if you are looking for unique gift ideas. Commissions always welcome!

Copperfields Hairdressing opened in 1995 by award-winning hairdresser Fiona Dick and her partner, Derek Irving. Theirs was a vision of a new type of salon that would see highly skilled, creative stylists delivering cutting edge styling to the people of Perth.each and every individual is committed to ensuring that you enjoy your full Copperfields experience and leave looking and feeling fantastic.

Copperfields Hairdressing opened in 1995 by award-winning hairdresser Fiona Dick and her partner, Derek Irving. Theirs was a vision of a new type of salon that would see highly skilled, creative stylists delivering cutting edge styling to the people of Perth.each and every individual is committed to ensuring that you enjoy your full Copperfields experience and leave looking and feeling fantastic.

Based in Watson's of Perth on the High Street, Sarah's attic is an Aladdin's cave of unique revamped upcycled chairs and furniture, framed prints, contemporary handmade cushions and lamps and shades. Sarah can also revamp an item of furniture that you already have and is always happy to discuss special commissions. With a stunning range of one off designs we dare you to leave empty handed!

Based in Watson's of Perth on the High Street, Sarah's attic is an Aladdin's cave of unique revamped upcycled chairs and furniture, framed prints, contemporary handmade cushions and lamps and shades. Sarah can also revamp an item of furniture that you already have and is always happy to discuss special commissions. With a stunning range of one off designs we dare you to leave empty handed!

Praveen and his wife have a passion for good and simple food. They were both born and brought up in rural villages in India, where every meal of the day is freshly made using ingredients grown in local fields. He also does his fantastic Cook School where he can come to your house and show you how and cook a delicious meal.

Praveen and his wife have a passion for good and simple food. They were both born and brought up in rural villages in India, where every meal of the day is freshly made using ingredients grown in local fields. He also does his fantastic Cook School where he can come to your house and show you how and cook a delicious meal.

Eva lucia Boutique was established in 2009 by fashion lover and mother of one Lori Smith as a go to, on trend footwear retailer. The store has evolved over the last six years into a fully fledged fashion boutique with a fantastic selection of clothing and footwear. They have a collection of every day pieces, as well as unique dresses for any special nights out. 

Eva lucia Boutique was established in 2009 by fashion lover and mother of one Lori Smith as a go to, on trend footwear retailer. The store has evolved over the last six years into a fully fledged fashion boutique with a fantastic selection of clothing and footwear. They have a collection of every day pieces, as well as unique dresses for any special nights out. 

At Marian's they pride ourselves on proving high quality international fashions,shoes and accessories for the woman who demands more out of her wardrobe! Stocking a range of top designers, they provide ladies with an exceptional service and unique shopping experience.

At Marian's they pride ourselves on proving high quality international fashions,shoes and accessories for the woman who demands more out of her wardrobe! Stocking a range of top designers, they provide ladies with an exceptional service and unique shopping experience.

We Love #PerthIndies!

I'm sure all of our followers know that we're dedicated lovers of the Perth Indies.  These are the brave and the bold, the passionate and the visionary, the people who have thrown caution to the wind, traded in a regular payslip for following their heart and in the process gifted us with the shops, restaurants and businesses that make our Small City the unique, quirky, showstopper of a city centre that we are.

Independents’ Day may mean stars, stripes and fireworks in the US of A but here in the UK it was launched five years ago as a way to celebrate our local Indie retailers.  Like all good things it has now come to an end.. BOOOO!! However, here at Small City we're not really fans of good things coming to an end and so we've decided to run our own reminder about the amazing Indie Retailers in and around Perth City Centre.

From the beautiful Parklands Boutique Hotel with Restaurant overlooking South Inch Park to the ever arty and always fun textiles at Tayberry Gallery, ours is a city centre to be proud of. It is easy to jump on the bandwagon of tough times and no shops but in among the political rhetoric we as customers and shoppers, diners and browsers need to rememeber that there are still many, many fantastic people just waiting to help you find that perfect cushion, cheese, dress, hairdo, bangle or inspiration to dance!

Two years ago we started our own #PerthLoveFest where we asked all of you to get behind your local Indies, giving them a shout out whereever you can. If you've not read our great article on why shopping local can help us all then click over tp now. #PerthLoveFest >>>

Remember, the small things we do can make a big difference so while you're out and about this week why not pop into Provender Brown or Paco's Deli for your lunch? Or have a browse around Marians? While you're at that end of town, a bunch of Flowers from Lorna Davies always goes a long way to cheering up our office! 

GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHERS:

This week we invited our local Indies to send us a photograph of their shops, goods and selves.  Who knew they were such a talented bunch of people?