Work costing more than £1 million to transform a former Perth bank is almost complete.
The B-listed three-storey building at South Methven Street was built for the British Linen Bank in the 19th century.
Scaffolding will soon come down after an extensive programme of specialist stonemasonry work.
New and restored traditional windows are also being installed and work has also been carried out on the roof and chimney.
The investment is part of a plan to create a dental clinic and state-of-the-art teaching centre.
Clyde Munro Dental Group is partnering with Dentsply Sirona, a multi-national which manufactures dental products in 20 countries, for the project.
They are creating the UK’s first SureSmile Studio which can provide patients with advanced clear aligners instead of traditional braces.
Meanwhile, dentists will benefit from a cutting-edge training academy.
Dental hub will be economic boost for Perth
Perth property developer Brian Blair, of Verimac, has welcomed the final piece in an ambitious jigsaw which has already seen Dental Care Perth and Salmoni Opticians relocate to adjacent premises in South Methven Street.
He said the dental hub will bring professionals to Perth from all over the country.
He said: “This development is going to provide a welcome economic boost for Perth when it opens this summer, at a time when so many businesses are facing huge challenges created by the fall-out from the pandemic.
“Scaffolding will be coming down shortly after specialist stonemasonry work is complete along with the installation of traditional windows.
“This is a prestigious project by Scotland’s biggest dental group and one of the world’s leading dental equipment manufacturers.
“It’s a seven-figure investment which is regenerating a historic, corner site building.
It will put Perth on the map in terms of pioneering, high-end digital orthodontics.
“The development will bring clients to the city from all over the country.
“It will further enhance an area of the city centre which has already benefited from the £2.2m transformation by Perth and Kinross Council of the long-neglected St Paul’s Church.”
Glasgow-based Clyde Munro added Dental Care Perth to its fast-expanding portfolio last year. It now operates more than 60 practices across Scotland.
Earlier this year it secured a £25m cash injection from Investec to fund further expansion plans.
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