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 Hall

Here are the suggested ideas for Town Hall:

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


Increase tourism area on LDP

Current LDP2 only has Holiday Park marked for tourism.

Could include:

  • Thomsons berry fields/Ashgrove
  • Ecotourism
  • Salmon fishing
  • walking - local path network

Wider attractions:

  • Beech Hedge
  • Cleaven Dyke
  • Muirton

    Update the Town Hall

    Make the town hall warm and welcoming - modernise, include a cafe/gallery, glass frontage

    Start community services for the Public in the town hall about what’s best and Happening on the community.

    LGQTQ venue.


    More local events and attractions

    More events for teenagers and young adults Paint ball competition Money prize type Competitions.

    Pick your own farm, shop and events/workshops.

    Build on Christmas Shopping event.

    A Blair Fair to promote the town to prospective businesses looking for growth opportunities – it’s a growing town in a lovely spot.

    Concernt, theatre, festivals.

    Walking festival incorporated with Yomp.

    Something to attract visitors.