A women’s clothing shop in Elgin is to close its doors after its owner made the “incredibly difficult” decision to bring her business to an end. Alluring Boutique has been selling a mix of women’s fashion and accessories on Batchen Street since August 2017. In a post shared online, owner Deborah Smethurst said she had “poured her heart and soul” into the business. She said: “For those who are not already aware, I wanted to let you know that I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close Alluring Boutique. “And despite pouring my heart and soul into the business, the time has come for me to close this chapter.