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Street Life Perth

Perth city centre is the home of independent shopping in Scotland, with over 120 high quality, family-owned businesses all within easy reach.

From fabulous little gift shops to carefully curated boutiques and homewares, speciality food and drink, to galleries full of talented artisans, the choice on offer is as varied as it is inspiring.

Perth is also renowned for its delicious selection of cafes, restaurants, tearooms and bars. This love of good food and drink covers everything from award-winning restaurants to simple street food, seasonal cocktails to homegrown gins and beers.

Visit in person and you will receive a warm welcome, great craic, and friendly advice, from our multitude of independent retailers. Chat to the owners, meet the experts and enjoy a well-earned pitstop with a coffee, cocktail, or lunch.

George Street

Home to a number of the city’s longest standing independent retailers, Perth’s George Street is brimming over with fabulous wee shops, quality food and drink, and a dash of Art Gallery culture.  
North & South Methven Street

Offering everything from life's essentials – beer and buttons – to truly specialised items, this glorious stretch of shops, cafes and bars, starts at the beautiful St Ninian’s Cathedral and runs down to The Silvery Tay pub.  
Princes Street

Linking the stunning South Inch Park to Perth’s compact shopping centre, Princes Street opens into the city with a bright burst of creativity, talent and beautiful aesthetics. 
Vennels & Side Streets

One of the best things about shopping in Perth is that in only a few short turns you can be off the main thoroughfare and onto one of the many wonderful vennels and side streets that make the city so unique. 
High Street & Old High Street

Starting at the silvery River Tay, Perth’s High Street stretches through the heart of the city, past St Paul’s Plaza and into its namesake, the Old High Street.   
St John Street & Cafe Quarter

One of Perth’s most iconic areas, St John Street and the Cafe Quarter seamlessly blends speciality shopping with culture, history and a vibrant cafe and cocktail scene.

Scott Street & Kinnoull Street

An eclectic array of specialist retailers makes Scott Street – and neighbouring Kinnoull Street – a destination point for many shoppers.  
South Street

Best known for its family-owned pubs, bars and eateries, South Street once made up a significant section of Perth’s old Pub Mile.