We would like to thank our partners!
Stephens – Scotland’s Finest Bakery!
For over 140 years Stephens has been committed to producing the freshest, best tasting food you could possibly find. Using the finest local ingredients, their award winning products are still handmade using traditional methods and craftsman’s skills to ensure you can enjoy something really special when you ‘Stop for a Stephens’.
Stephens is famous for their steak bridies and morning rolls – officially the best in Scotland – but they also make a whole host of other tasty treats to give you a much-needed lift when you’re on the go!
Borland Insurance – Business and Private Client Insurance Brokers
Established in 1995, Borland is a privately owned independent insurance broker providing an all-encompassing service for their clients across the General Insurance sector – specialising in both Personal and Business Insurance.
Borland is fully independent and not tied to any single insurer. As such they provide their clients with the products most suitable for their needs from the UK’s leading insurance companies. Their professional approach blends personal service with an up-to-date knowledge of the market.
They are a client centric company that truly believes in adding value to their customers through market leading products, intelligent working practices and high quality service.
Please contact Susan Gordon at susan.gordon@borlandinsurance.co.uk or by phone on 01592 205605 and Borland will be delighted to assist with any enquiries.
Caledonia Washroom Services – Keeping us Clean!
Caledonia Washroom Services is Scotland’s leading provider in the field of washroom services and equipment to the commercial sector. CWS has grown its business and reputation over the past 10 years by consistently delivered quality, reliability and flexibility. With no long or complicated service agreements, any contract can be terminated at any time.
CWS carries a wide range of products and systems to suit all businesses and budgets. This ensures that they can offer a bespoke washroom service based on a client’s specific needs. CWS also works hard with its own suppliers to ensure a greener footprint in the washroom area of any business
CMAV Moving Solutions – The Best Movers in Clackmannanshire!
Are you seeking a reliable and affordable removal company in the local area? CMAV Moving Solutions have established a firm reputation as leading removals experts, providing logistical support for domestic, commercial and specialised removals. Taking care of your packing, transportation and storage requirements, the CMAV teams comprise seasoned professionals who will take care of you from A to B. The helpful and professional crew at CMAV Moving Solutions have handled it all from delicate ornaments to hefty furniture to awkward shapes. CMAV can even provide temporary storage for the contents of your home.
The CMAV driver and removal teams are trained to the highest degree, ensuring a customer satisfaction that is unparalleled in the local area. When it comes to moving, there is no need to compromise – put your possessions in the care of seasoned experts at CMAV Moving Solutions!
CM Resource Consultancy Ltd
Based locally in Muckhart, provides forestry and land use advice to land-owners in Scotland.
The principal, Colin Mann, is a Chartered Forester with over 40 years experience in forest and rural land management, woodland valuation, renewable energy and associated aspects of integrated land use. The firm has extensive knowledge in the field of natural capital and sustainable resources which is relevant to a green, low carbon future.
Colorado Construction – Leading National Construction Firm
Colorado Construction is an engineering, construction and finishes business based in Scotland, specialising in listed buildings, bespoke luxury homes, and the design & build of distilleries and visitor centres. Colorado Construction is currently building a unique vertical distillery on nine levels in Edinburgh. The Port of Leith Distillery will create a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, showcasing the full whisky life cycle up close.
This award-winning firm has been recognised thanks to their dedicated approach to focusing on what their clients want and in delivering every job to a consistently high standard whether it be a contract for ongoing maintenance and support or a complex multi-million pound project to build a new distillery – such as those at Torabhaig, Inchdairnie or Glen Turner, a new visitor centre or bonded warehouses. Colorado Construction believes in working in an ‘open book’ manner and aims to provide demonstrable value throughout the construction and engineering process. Their success with this approach, where their people take an ‘ownership’ approach to every project, is demonstrated by the fact that 85% of Colorado Construction’s work comes from repeat business.
Crush Interiors – Bespoke Interior Design Consultancy
www.crushinteriordesigns.co.uk
Crush Interior Design is an independent design emporium. In 2019 Crush returned to their original home of Dollar and into a larger purpose designed studio space that serves today’s interior cognoscenti, allowing clients to browse an extensive range of fabric and wallpaper books in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Crush covers all personal tastes and champions exquisite design companies; from contemporary to traditional, including sought-after Scottish wools and plaids.
Principals, Sally Spiers and Sharon Rooney, accredit their success to working closely with clients: helping them to achieve the exact design they require through mood boards and home consultations for each individual project, including the finishing touches of lighting, furniture and carpets. Their personal energy and intuition enables clients to enjoy the whole experience of interior design in their own home. Whether you are creating or updating your interior look, Crush has a wide portfolio of projects ranging from commercial, such as hotels and nursing homes, to individual homes.
ARK Benefits
eWage has developed industry leading technologies to allow companies to offer their employees a wide range of benefits, alongside pay and pension documentation, all in one place. This allows companies to provide their employee engagement solution in a single place as opposed to various locations from different suppliers. Giving employees access via an app based solution has meant that driving engagement with your employees has never been easier.
Fruix Storage – The Secure Storage Solution
Fruix Storage is a family run business that started as a farm diversification in 2004. Thanks in part to its perfect location, just two minutes from the M90, Fruix Storage has grown continually since and now boasts over 24,000 sq. feet of storage space. Whatever type of storage you require, Fruix can offer a solution with options for indoor self‐storage, containers, garages or commercial space.
A sophisticated online booking system, competitive pricing and personalised on-site service all ensure customer satisfaction. Security is a priority with full CCTV coverage and a keypad operated entry barrier in place. Unlike many storage facilities the proprietors live and work on site thus giving an extra layer of security.
Haines Watts Scotland – Chartered Accountants
Our local accountants and business advisors bring you fresh perspective and unrivalled support, enabling you to reach your goals faster.
Haines Watts Chartered Accountants Stirling provide a comprehensive financial advisory service that is delivered in a personal, friendly manner. With over 60 offices around the UK and local offices in Stirling, Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh, we offer local expertise backed by the resources of a national firm.
Get in touch by emailing us at Stirling@hwca.com, calling 01786 649474 or visiting our website www.hwca.com/accountants-Stirling
Harper & Stone
Harper & Stone Estate & Letting Agents have a proven reputation throughout the local area for maximising the value achieved for their clients when buying, selling or letting their homes.
They are focused on delivering a highly personalised service, led directly by Managing Director Lorraine Henderson, who, with over 15 years experience in the local market, has established a fantastic reputation for superior service. Harper & Stone has a dedicated team, tailoring their service specifically to client needs, to ensure that stress and hassle is minimised!
Harper & Stone can advertise your property on all major online marketing platforms and locally within their prominent shop window and through social media. They also have a large database of clients looking for homes. Their specialised local knowledge sets them apart from their competitors, helping to sell or rent your property more quickly. Their regular contact with local buyers gives them an exclusive edge, as they endeavour to match client requirements with new homes coming onto the market. Harper & Stone strives to develop a strong relationship with buyers, to ensure confidence in what can be an uncertain market, from the beginning to the end of the sales or lettings process.
Lorraine would be delighted to personally provide you with a free, informal valuation of your property, chat through the process of buying, selling or renting, and discuss how Harper & Stone can help market your property, without any pressure – simply contact her to arrange a appointment.
For more information or to view Harper & Stone’s current properties, please visit www.harperstone.co.uk, feel free to contact them on 01259 238938, or pop in to their branch on Bridge Street, Dollar.
Henderson Roche – Your Local Estate & Lettings Agency Partner!
Dollar has been home to the Henderson Roche Estate & Lettings Agency since 2014. The highly personalised service offered to every client has seen them become an established and trusted member of the business community here. A professional and meticulous approach ensures you will receive the best quality photography, maximum number of viewings and most importantly, the right price for your home. Henderson Roche sells properties throughout the Dollar area and their tailored and holistic service includes advertising on their website and all the major property portals as well as promotion in their office and on social media platforms.
Whether you need a property valuation or you are a landlord in need of assistance in the rental market, let Henderson Roche make a difference to your selling or renting experience by speaking to Sales Manager Karen Compton at karen.compton@hendersonroche.com or on 01259 230 888.
Quote ‘Muckhart Golf Club’ to receive a 15% discount on estate agency selling fees.
For more information you can visit the Henderson Roche website or follow them on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hendersonroche/ , Twitter: https://twitter.com/HendersonRoche
LCA Driving
LCA is a family-run business, offering driver training to the highest standards in a friendly, relaxed environment, enabling new road users to achieve their goals. Lynn & Chris Alexander understand that learning to drive can be challenging and they aim to deliver an enjoyable and rewarding experience, which will not only lead to the attainment of a driving licence but also ensure that their clients become safe and confident drivers. LCA covers all aspects of driving during the training phase, not ‘just enough to get you through your test’. Lynn & Chris both bring extensive field and training knowledge ensuring that their clients meet their goals. Their reputation is first-class as they lead the way in local driving instruction, mainly covering Muckhart, Dollar, Kinross, Auchterarder and Dunfermline. Other areas will also be considered depending on requirements.
In addition to providing instruction in Manual and Automatic vehicles, LCA offers a range of other services including ‘Pass Plus’, City Familiarisation, Night Driving, Confidence Building and other personalised training sessions to suit the client.
Lynn Alexander (Manual): 07768 850212
Chris Alexander (Automatic): 07368 806318
McFarlane Opticians – Your local eye specialist!
Over 10,000 patients in the Forth Valley and the Scottish Borders trust R.D McFarlane and Nicol’s Opticians with their eyes. They have been testing eyes in Clackmannanshire and the Scottish Borders for over 75 years and during this time have learnt a thing or two about how to look after their patients. When you visit R.D McFarlane and Nicol’s Opticians you will find a practice full of modern equipment combined with traditional service values and professionalism. Eye examinations take at least 30 minutes but this time is spent entirely with an optometrist providing plenty of opportunity to discuss your results.
R.D McFarlane and Nicol’s Opticians have a large range of frames from budget to designer, to suit all ages, which means you can be sure to find a style that suits. Being Independent, R.D McFarlane and Nicol’s Opticians also has access to a wide range of contact lenses, from Monthlies to Dailies and Multifocals to lenses for astigmatism. With branches in Alloa and Alva, R.D McFarlane and Nicol’s Opticians is also convenient!
Ochil Garage – Your local vehicle experts!
Looking for a reliable, trustworthy garage? Then Ochil Garage in Tillicoultry is the right place! Whether you need advice, service or an MOT, Ochil Garage has the expertise and the facilities to take care of you and your vehicle. Their team of professionals will ensure prompt service at competitive prices. The quality provided by their qualified staff means that Ochil Garage is able to provide service and repair for all types of vehicles.
Ochil Garage is a small independent garage that offers a unique, friendly service as indicated by the number of regular customers who drop in when it’s time for a service or when they require assistance. Offering a wide range of services including manufacturer servicing, MOTs, MOT repairs, mechanical & electrical repairs, exhausts, tyres, laser wheel alignment, clutches, diagnostics and air conditioning service and repair, Ochil Garage really is a one-stop shop.
Ochil Joiners & Builders
Founded in 1973, Ochil Joiners and Builders remains a close family run business that has been providing bespoke construction services in the area for nearly 50 years.
Thanks to their own manufacturing facilities, teams of skilled joiners, in-house builders and ground workers who work alongside long standing specialist sub-contractors, Ochil Joiners and Builders can accommodate and undertake a wide range of building projects. Numerous bespoke house builds, renovations and extensions have been completed in the Kinross and Dollar area over the years.
Ochil Joiners and Builders always strives to provide quality workmanship and a personal service for their clients and the business continues to be built on recommendations from their long standing customers.
PhysioSolutions – Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Services
http://www.physiosolutions.info
PhysioSolutions is a modern and vibrant family owned Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation clinic based within UGym, a state of the art gymnasium in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire. This working environment is essential and gives PhysioSolutions a unique opportunity to provide clients with Researched based Physiotherapy Assessment and Treatment while delivering the appropriate Rehabilitation and Self Management Solutions for your condition. The PhysioSolutions therapists are highly experienced and skilled professionals in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic medicine and injury rehabilitation.
Scott Marshall Joinery – Local Joinery & Carpentry
Scott Marshall Joinery is a well respected and trusted joinery business based in the local area of Dollar and Muckhart. Scott has over 36 years of experience and knowledge in his field and formed the business in 2011. Scott Marshall Joinery pride themselves on a professional, courteous and reliable high quality service and specialise in finishing joinery, bespoke carpentry and cabinetry all hand built and finished in their local workshop.
Staran Architects
Founded in 2012, we now have a studio on the outskirts of Rumbling Bridge, in addition to our main office in the centre of Edinburgh.
We enjoy working across a diverse range of projects and locations, and do not have a ‘signature style’ that we adapt for each project. Instead, our focus is on working with clients through a collaborative process to deliver the outcomes they require; be it a beautiful family home, a business asset, or a property development.
We take time to fully understand our client‘s requirements and to make the most of the opportunity that working together can bring.
For more information please visit www.staranarchitects.com or to organise an initial chat, please email iain@staranarchitects.com
Surety Valuations – We Value What You Hold Precious
Surety Valuations is Scotland’s premier jewellery appraisal service and gemmological laboratory and provides a same-day service from their office in Perth.
They do not buy, sell, or broker any jewellery-related items. Therefore, you can be sure of a completely objective valuation of your precious items.
Appraisal reports for all purposes are available, including Valuations for Insurance, Confirmation of Will (Probate), Capital Gains Assessment, Open Market, Pre-Purchase Assessment etc. Fees for all valuations are on a per-item basis with no hidden extras.
Surety Valuations has a comprehensively equipped laboratory dedicated to gemstones and diamonds. It is the only gem lab in Scotland that can positively identify laboratory-grown diamonds.
Contact Adrian Smith at Surety Valuations to discuss how Surety can be of service to you. suretyvaluations.co.uk
Stephen Beirne Optometrists
Located on the main street of Dollar, Stephen Beirne BSc(hons) MCOptom has over 20 years of experience in the specialist field of Optometry. Providing a personalised service rather than the sometimes ‘conveyor belt’ experience of a chain. Stephen prides himself on treating every patient as an individual. NHS eye examinations are free for all in Scotland and the eye exam is also a check of your general health as well as your vision . Stephen is currently undertaking a further diploma in Independent Prescribing , which once completed , will allow him to prescribe medications for conditions in and around the eye , adding another element to his eyecare.
As an independent practitioner, Stephen offers a wide choice of lenses and frames to suit all ages and he has a special interest in contact lenses. Stephen is well known for his aftercare service and patients will always be given the best of advice in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
The Preservation Company – Taking care of your Home
Having dealt with the smallest of concerns to sizeable contracts for over 35 years, The Preservation Company is well equipped to assess and deal with any remedial treatment, diagnosis and repair issues that you may have in your domestic or commercial premises.
As well as obtaining industry recognised CSRT status in 1997, Managing Director Gavin White also undertook and obtained ‘Hidden Defects Insurance Auditor’ status in 2009, CSSW status in 2010 and in recent years the CSTDB (certified surveyor of timber and damp in buildings). This qualification cements the company’s ability to fully assess and in effect undertake a full property health check diagnosis. The Preservation Company team have built up a team who have specialised in building preservation for the majority of their working lives and combine nearing 150 years of experience with skill. Whether you are affected by condensation, rising or penetrating damp, basement water ingress, wood boring attack or wet and/or dry rot , The Preservation Company will attend to your needs promptly and efficiently with as stress-free a solution as is possible.
Thornber HR Law – Hands on Employment Expertise
Need an expert to resolve an employment law or HR issue? Want to deal with someone who gives a straight practical answer? If you are looking for clear, practical help from a real expert on employment law and/or HR support, we recommend Thornber HR Law. Ben Thornber is knowledgeable, approachable, accessible and works as part of your team. Ben provides peace of mind, hands-on practical HR experience and will work to your required time scales.
Whether you are an employer or an employee, Ben’s experience will be of huge benefit in the minefield of Employment and HR Law as he acts for clients to resolve issues, ensure that correct procedures are in place and provides solutions that are legally compliant.
West Burnside Apartments
Situated in the centre of the beautiful village of Dollar, Clackmannanshire you will find West Burnside Apartments. Built in 1822 as a coaching inn, the former Castle Campbell Hotel has been completely refurbished into 7 luxury apartments and 2 townhouses.
You will find our apartments with stunning views of Castle Campbell, alongside the pretty Dollar Burn that is formed from two streams known as the Burn of Sorrow and the Burn of Care. The streams join below the stunning Castle set in the Ochil Hills and runs down then glen into Dollar, and directly past our beautiful apartments.
Please visit our website at westburnsideapartments.com or email your hosts at enquiries@westburnsideapartments.com for further details.
