Blairgowrie & Rattray Local Place Plan - Location based results
Last updated - Friday, 22 August, 2025 at 11:27AM
We are updating the survey details and adding filters as we go - below we will be adding the simple list of all comments from the surveys as they are compiled.
Suggestions based by location: Tannage Street
Here are the suggested ideas for Tannage Street:
A Soft/Indoor Play Area is needed
Could include:
Laser tag, indoor crazy golf, escape rooms, air hockey, pool tables etc
Bistro bar or cafe
More cafes with parking and pram/disable friendly.
Cafe by river where you can sit and have a coffee or meal.
Cafe open in the evening.
Clean up and develop town centre
We need a town theme to attract visitors - why come here? People travel for hobbies & interests.
Reuse or repurpose empty buildings - the community should have more say when buildings are left to rot.
Renovate those looking tired.
A pleasant, safe shopping, area in the centre of town.
A pleasant, eating area in the centre of town.
A pleasant, walking area in the centre of town.
More bins and smoking bins at hot spots.
Craft centre and/or gallery
A central place for Perthshire Artisans to showcase their work - e.g. an extension of the Nest, but on a commercial basis
Gig space for local musicians
Could be considered along with the open space for festivals.
Make more of heritage
Keathbank Mill Museum was popular.
Items to include
- families of yesteryear
- mills & berry heritage
- railway
- Heritage walk/trail
Pedestrianise the High Street
Pedestrianise from Reform Street down High Street/Allan Street to Wellmeadow.
Create a presentation on how it could look, use case studies from elsewhere.
Sports & Activities Centre
A hub with the following activities:
Indoor:
- Climbing area
- Pickle ball
- Soft play
- Children's parties
- Bowling
- Gym for younger people
Outdoor
- Padel tennis
- Running/athletics track
- MUGA at Rattray Primary school
Lack of Variety of Shops - Suggested Shops
Shopping centre with a play area.
A permanent market with local produce etc.
Shops:
- Lego store (2 times)
- Asda (3 times)
- Aldi
- CEX Games Shop
- Clothing (4 times)
- Outdoor clothing/activities shop
- More shops in Rattray
- Shoe shop
- Gift shops
Eateries:
- Donut shop
- KFC
- Salad cafe
- Inviting coffee shop
- wine bar