Town’s Clarks store will not be reopening

Shoemaker Clarks is to permanently close its shop on Elgin’s High Street.

Bosses have said “careful consideration” was given before deciding not to reopen after lockdown.

The firm is consulting with the nine shop staff – the nearest alternative store is in Inverness.

The lease was to expire next month and the premises are currently being cleared.

A Clarks spokeswoman said: “We continually review all of our stores to ensure they are the right size and located in the right areas in order to provide the best possible offering and environment to our customers.

“After careful consideration we have decided to no longer trade at Elgin. We have a strong duty of care to all our employees and are working closely with them as they now go through a period of consultation.”