MSPwants talkswith crystalshop owners
A Perthshire politician has called for talks following the shock announcement a renowned Strathearn business is to close.
Perthshire South and Kinross-shire MSP Roseanna Cunningham has written to parent company WWRD UK Ltd over the closure of Crieff ’s Stuart Crystal shop and café, set to take place next month.
The SNP politician said: “Stuart Crystal has been a part of the retail, leisure and tourism sector in Crieff for many years.
“Its loss will be felt very keenly by locals and visitors alike and I want to ensure that all possible avenues to avoid this closure have been investigated.
“The only reason given by WWRD UK Ltd for the closure is the cost of repairing the building and that, for me, raises a number of questions which I have directed to Christian Bachler, their senior vice-president for English and Crystal Living.
“I have also invited him and his colleagues to come to Crieff to discuss the situation.”
“I want to know the extent of the work required, what plans they have for the property after closing the shop and café and whether they gave any consideration at all to relocating within the local area before deciding to shut up shop.
“Have they had any discussions with the economic development department at Perth and Kinross Council, for example?”
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