Cairncross of Perth, which has traded in the city since 1869, is set to close at the end of July, with the loss of seven jobs.
Purchased by its current owner, Flora Rennie, in 1988, the shop built on its heritage for high-end jewellery and watches, earning a distinct place in the market as the only jeweller to hold a licence to sell Scottish freshwater pearls.
Rennie put the company up for sale in anticipation of her retirement, but with no buyer coming forward, she has decided to go ahead with her retirement, leading to the closure of the shop.
“It is with great sadness that we bring Cairncross’s story to an end,“ she commented. “I am incredibly proud of the business and the people who have cared for and nurtured it over the years.
“At my age, it really is time for me to retire, but despite our strong trading record, the retail sector remains challenging and, sadly, a buyer could not be found.
“That left only one very difficult option to take and that was to close,“ Rennie continued, adding" “My sincere thanks to everyone who has either worked with us or shopped with us over the years.”
Cairncross is located on St John Street, with its B-listed shopfront designed and built in 1911.
Rennie continues in her efforts to find a buyer for the business, with Knightsbridge acting as the selling agent.
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