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: Old Coop - Wellmeadow

Here are the suggested ideas for Old Coop - Wellmeadow:

A Soft/Indoor Play Area is needed

Could include:

Laser tag, indoor crazy golf, escape rooms, air hockey, pool tables etc


Bowling Alley


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.


Community Centre/Hub

Really like the idea of having a visitor/information centre within the same building as the community toilets. Both run by local volunteers.


Free or better parking

Free parking in the town centre would help balance the free parking at Tesco and Westpark.

Parking machines not easy to use.

Better signage.

Traffic wardens have zero tolerance.

Longer parking times would help.

BRDT should look at purchasing the car park behind Sainsburys to use for the town.

No praking at Strathmore Surgery.

Post office parking is limited.

Community connect lack of parking.


Need more youth social areas

A safe, affordable space for youth.

Lasertag, Ice skating Paint-balling.


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