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: St Mary's South
Here are the suggested ideas for St Mary's South:
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.
Bouldering and climbing wall
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
Local Cinema
We do have Strathmore Screen once a month at the Town Hall but there were comments that we need a regular cinema.
Dundee cinemas accessible by public transport hence may reduce need/viability.
Make more of heritage
Keathbank Mill Museum was popular.
Items to include
- families of yesteryear
- mills & berry heritage
- railway
- Heritage walk/trail
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