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