Fyrish Dental Practice under new ownership as dynamic duo branch out with joint venture in Alness
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Fyrish Dental Practice in Alness has been bought over by two local dentists following an acquisition handled by Royal Bank of Scotland.
Friends and business partners Eilidh Morgan and Jane Patterson from Inspire Dental in Kingussie took up their new roles in October following the retirement of Kim and Norman Tulloch, who had been at the High Street location for 40 years.
With over 26 years of combined experience in the industry, this will be the duo’s first branch out into ownership ensuring the practice remains independent.
Maintaining the Fyrish trading name, Eilidh and Jane have also retained all the existing team and are looking to expand with the recruitment of a dental therapist due to start in January.
Since taking ownership, services have already been enhanced at the practice with the addition of hygienist facilities, implants, Invisalign and teeth whitening.
Eilidh Morgan, practice co-owner, said: “Jane and I have been given a fantastic opportunity to continue to serve the people of Alness and to add a breadth of treatment to the foundations that Kim and Norman have built. Our first few months at Fyrish have been great, we’ve been enjoying meeting the patients and we look forward to what the New Year may hold.
“As first-time owners, the financial process was made much simpler by having a dedicated advisor in Michelle from Royal Bank of Scotland. It was so reassuring and helpful to have one person to liaise with throughout the whole acquisition, who understood exactly what we needed and was on hand to answer any questions as the deal progressed. Thank you to Michelle for the months of advice and guidance.”
Michelle Anderson, relationship director at Royal Bank of Scotland, said: “Eilidh has been an existing customer of the bank for a number of years, so it was great to support and advise both Eilidh and her business partner Jane on this acquisition and financial requirements for the new business. Already off to a flying start, I trust the practice will go from strength to strength under their leadership.”
