Caithness Glass kilns have been fired up again as the world famous company begins production in its new Crieff home. The firm was forced to move from its previous Perth base as redevelopment work on the site led to a drop in customer numbers but backers are predicting a fine future at Crieff Visitor Centre. It is expected the Caithness Glass team will soon be shipping their wares across the world again, with orders from paperweight collectors from as far afield as Japan & Australia. The new factory and shop will be officially opened in March by local MSP Roseanna Cunningham. It will hope to tap into custom from around 100,000 visitors to Crieff Visitor Centre which employs 30-35 staff during peak season. The Caithness Glass complex includes a viewing gallery for visitors as well as interactive entertainment for all ages.
