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: Town Centre
Here are the suggested ideas for Town Centre:
CCTV in town centre
CCTV is needed around town centre and across the bridge.
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.
EV Charging Points
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.
Affordable housing
We need more affordable housing including for rent.
Adapt town centre buildings to create flats for mixed ages.
Support for housing associations to look at refurbishing old buildings.
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