Old pub converted into salon

A GROUP of Forfar businesswomen have transformed an old pub into a hair salon after a shock eviction from their former premises.

Bailiffs changed the locks on the Re-invention salon at the beginning of December after the tenants were served with an eviction notice due to issues with their landlord’s mortgage.

They were offered space in the Old Reid Park Bar a week before having to move out of their salon, which had been in place for about 10 years.

Co-owner Linda Mackie said they worked hard to turn the place around in time to welcome clients.

“We have made the best of our situation and the new place is going to be quirky and fun,” she said.

The Re-invention hairdressers were left “shocked” and “furious” when the court officials entered their premises with the papers in November.

Having paid their rent on time, the businesswomen had not been aware there were i ssues with t he properties.

Linda added: “We have been through a whole lot of emotions – shock to then being devastated, to then being angry to being quite accepting of the situation.”

Re-invention co-owner Diane Russo said four of the hairdressers have moved to the converted pub premises. The others are now working in other salons in the town.

Landlord and property owner Martin Reid declined to comment in detail when the eviction notices were served, but said there had been a financial misunderstanding relating to refinancing of borrowing.