An eclectic array of specialist retailers makes Scott Street – and neighbouring Kinnoull Street – a destination point for many shoppers.
When you shop with an independent specialist you will discover a depth of knowledge and understanding that is seldom found in large chain stores or national brands. Individuals who have moulded their hobbies and passions to create the stores we all love to need.
Pick up a made-to-measure kilt – or made-to-measure ski boots. Hone your talents in sewing or photography, or indulge your inner geek with vinyl records, stamp collecting and Warhammer. There’s even a shop for the family pet and someone to answer your IT dilemmas!
Experts one and all, make your way onto Scott Street and Kinnoull Street and you’ll find yourself in more than one safe pair of hands.
Also leads to : Mill Street, Canal Street
For a flavour of Scott St. & Kinnoull Street , check out this great video short from Kay Gillespie, The Chaotic Scot, who spent two days in Perth city enjoying shopping - and eating! - with our fabulous independent businesses.
A Perth institution, Concorde has been serving the music lovers of the city since 1967 and is the oldest, family-run record shop in Scotland – and one of the oldest in the UK.
Specialising in new vinyl, CDs, DVDs, record players, tshirts and clocks, they also have an extensive selection of second hand vinyl and cds covering all genres of music.
Well known to collectors, Concorde also sells old stamps, postcards, cigarette cards, football programmes and second-hand books.
A must-visit shop for a unique gift.
Certainly worth a visit if you're in the area, Concorde is renowned for being more than just a record shop!
Craigdon Mountain Sports is one of the largest independently owned outdoor clothing and equipment stores in the area.
The shop has an unrivalled snow sports and outdoor clothing range, from base layers to technical jackets, socks, boots, shoes and hats.
They also stock camping, bike packing, and running equipment.
Karla and the team are expert ski-boot fitters, and this depth of knowledge extends to their whole range, from rucksack fitting to ski servicing.
They are delighted to help beginners, and experienced enthusiasts, and can assist anyone looking for gifts for outdoorsy loved ones!
Established in 1866, Begg Shoes is an award-winning independent shoe shop, proudly run by the sixth generation of the Begg family. T
hey are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and genuine expertise. Our Perth store is managed by Brenda, known as the city's 'Queen of Shoes'.
She leads a fantastic team of local ladies who share a passion for shoes and possess years of experience in helping customers find the perfect pair.
Begg Shoes offers a specially curated collection of premium brands for the entire family, including Gabor, Rieker, Skechers, Ecco, and many more.
They also have some exclusive styles that can only be found at Begg Shoes!
This Little Stitch was established in December 2022 by local woman, Ellen Fulton, who wanted to provide high quality fabrics, yarns and crafting materials to local people.
This Little Stitch stocks a large range of quilting cottons, dressmaking fabrics, haberdashery, and wool.
Alongside this, they offer exciting and unusual crafting kits for all skill levels and ages.
Whether you’ve been crafting forever or are just starting out, Ellen can help you get your next hobby started!
Craig Smith opened this fabulous new addition to Scott Street in December 2024, and Out of this Galaxy is your one-stop shop for all of your gaming and pop culture needs!
Whether you want the thrilling adventures of D&D or board games nights, or get into some of the world's most popular collectible card games, they have it all.
Craig hosts all sorts of events through the week, so drop in, see what's on and have some fun!
Looking for gifts and pop culture merch? Everything from t-shirts and tote bags to Funkos and framed prints are available here.
It doesn't matter if you are looking for a gift or a new hobby or whether you're a long time fan, you'll receive expert advice and a friendly welcome here.
Whether it’s looking after your canine friend, cute cat, family fish or feeding the ducks at the pond, Alan’s Pet Shop has all you and your favourite animal could possibly want or need.
As a family-run business, with over 37 years’ experience, Alan and the team know how to choose the best products for you and your pet.
Quite simply, if it doesn't pass their rigorous standards, they don't let it in!
The staff are all highly knowledgeable with all things pet related and are extremely informative when it comes to pet nutrition.
They stock only the best in modern, quality-assured pet food and pride themselves on offering all natural treats for your dogs.
Together with their hardworking team, Charlie and Justin, the duo behind Perth’s longest-established independent computer sales and repair shop, have carried out over 25,000 repairs!
Experts one and all, you can also trust them to give the best advice when buying a new desktop computer, laptop or gaming system.
They also stock printers, and other computer accessories, and provide specialist gaming chairs for comfort and support.
Ideal for professional purchases to keep your comms flowing, and for the latest gifts for gaming enthusiasts.
Lots of pricing options as well, so that new desktop or hard drive doesn't break the bank!
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