A SCOTS country store has been nominated in a nation-wide search for the UK’s favourite local business.
McCash’s Country Store is one of several Perth-based businesses in the running for the crown, with a prize of a £500 Perth Gift Card on offer.
The Perth Gift Card was launched by Miconex in Perth in 2015, to encourage people to shop locally.
Miconex are also sponsoring the Help Us Find The UK’s Favourite Local Business competition.
Other Perth businesses nominated in the competition so far include The Bean Shop, Number Five and Casella & Polegato.
Manager of McCash’s Country Store Alastair Muirhead said: “We’re proud to have been nominated in the search to find the UK’s favourite local business, it really means a lot.
“Everyone at McCash’s keeps animals themselves, so we have not only the knowledge but the empathy and understanding too.
“I think the nomination is down to the team, and the relationships we’ve built with customers over time.
“I think with animals in general, people like being able to pop in and have a chat, getting advice on their animals’ health and nutritional requirements.
“Pet ownership has gone up since the pandemic, so it has been a busy time at McCash’s.
“At the moment, the cost of living crisis is hitting households hard, to the extent that some people are giving up their animals and dogs’ homes across Perthshire are filling up.
“We’re working with the Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society (PADS) and the Dogs Trust to raise funds, and have a food bank in store where people can donate animal food.
“Another way we’re helping is with our Dog Rescue Discount Card.
“Anyone that adopts a dog from PADS will receive a card from McCash’s that entitles them to a discount off their pet’s food for the rest of the animal’s life.”
Any local business can be nominated in the competition, with the business receiving the most votes being crowned as the UK’s favourite.
The UK’s favourite business, and one person who nominated them, will receive £500 of gift cards..
Colin Munro, managing director of Miconex said: “It’s fantastic to see nominations for some iconic Perth local businesses.
“Perth is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in Scotland, and that is largely down to our array of independent shops, restaurants, cafés, venues and more.
“They make Perth what it is. The winning business will be announced on the 21st December, and I hope to see many more nominations for Perth businesses.”
McCash’s – Perthshire’s oldest supplier of animal foods and outdoor clothing – opened in 1998 with roots dating back to 1746.
