A much-loved florist in Edinburgh has announced it will be closing its doors.
The Harvest Garden in Morningside confirmed with a heavy heart that they will be closing after 40 years of trading.
Taking to social media, owners Zahid and Shabana said that their 'hands were tied' and faced 'circumstances beyond their control' that sadly forced them to bring the shutters down.
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On social media, they wrote: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our beloved business, The Harvest Garden. We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your unwavering support, loyalty, and friendship throughout the last 40 years.
"This decision has been incredibly difficult for us, as we have poured our hearts and souls into creating a thriving business that serves our community.
"Unfortunately, we find ourselves facing circumstances beyond our control that have forced us to make this heart-wrenching choice. Recent events, entirely out of our hands, have had a significant impact on our ability to continue operating, our health and our safety. While we wish we could continue serving you, our hands are tied, and we must bring this chapter to a close.
"We want to express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated and hardworking staff (both past and present), whose commitment and passion have been instrumental in making our business a success.
"They have been the heart and soul of our business, and we are truly grateful for their unwavering dedication. As always, we will do our best to support them."
The pair went on to give a heartfelt thank you to their suppliers and partners. The florist added that they will be organising a clearance sale and encouraged their loyal customers to 'take advantage of the special discounts as our way of saying thank you for your continued support'.
They added: "Every purchase made will help ease the transition during this challenging time.
"While this closure marks the end of an era, we will cherish the memories we have created together and we certainly look forward to spending some well-earned time together and with our family.
"Once again, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support, love, and loyalty. Please continue to support local businesses, as they are the lifeblood of any vibrant community.
"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With profound sadness and immense gratitude, Zahid & Shabana"
