‘Thanks for memories’

Owners’ ‘heart-wrenching’ decision to close barber shop

A WELL-known Dundee barber shop which has been in business for more than 30 years has announced its closure – just weeks after reopening as lockdown restrictions eased.

Fellows Barbers on Commercial Street has closed “indefinitely”, with owners Susan Morton and Sharon Anderson describing the decision as “heart-wrenching” and admitting the reasons were outwith their control.

In a statement, they described their customer base as their “extended family”.

The statement said: “It’s with a heavy heart that Fellows Barbers need to tell all our wonderful loyal customers that we will be closing indefinitely.

“It’s a decision that has been heart-wrenching but our only option due to many reasons which are out with our control.

“After 30-plus years working and interacting with our customers who we look on as our extended family we say a very sad farewell to each and every one of you.

“Susan and Sharon would like to say a huge thank you to each and every one of our customers who have made our years of working there very enjoyable and for giving us a lot of lovely memories.”

Bobby Ralph, 35, who had been a customer since the age of eight, said he was “gutted” by the announcement. He added: “I’ve been a customer here for over 27 years. My uncles, brother and my sons have all been customers and we are gutted they have closed, we have known the staff for so long.

“I have no idea why it has closed but I’m gutted.”

Many others took social media to express their sadness at the premises closing after serving many generations of families from its original premises.

One customer said: “Such sad news. The two of you have been more like sisters than barbers over the past 20-odd years. I am gonna miss you both.”

Fellows Barbers on Commercial Street has closed.