End of an era as renowned ladieswear shop, Scotts of Cupar, set to close
A long established shop, which has been at the heart of Cupar for 120 years, is set to close its doors.
Scotts Ladieswear on Bonnygate will mark the end of an era when it stops trading just before Christmas.
Announcing the news on social media, the owners said the time had come to hang up their measuring tape for good, and retire. The shop’s final day of trading will be December 19.
Scotts has been run by the same family since its doors first opened, and has served generations of customers.
It said: “After almost 120 years trading, we have taken the decision to close our family business. To say it has been a pleasure to be such a longstanding part of the Cupar community is an understatement.
“We have truly loved serving all of our wonderful customers, many whom have become friends, but also being able to employ many wonderful members of staff throughout our time.”
The post adds: “It has not been any secret that in recent years running a business, large or small, has been extremely tough and we have been through many tough times over the years as well as some fabulous ones.
“But coupled with a change in circumstances personally, we feel that now is the time for us to hang up our measuring tapes and call it a day. We have felt all the emotions in the last while as we have come to this decision, but most of all we would like to remain proud that we have carried this family business through just shy of 120 years and through four generations.
“We truly thank each and every customer who has supported us throughout our time. We have some great memories and stories galore.”