Town Appearance, Environment and Heritage
Many respondents thought the town centre could be made more attractive – through the community projects to bring back life to the derelict buildings, by supporting the development of attractive shop fronts, and more planting of flowers and trees. Suggestions were also made to link up and develop attractive green spaces and create green ‘corridors’ through the town and out into the countryside. MacRosty Park was viewed as a valuable asset in the town but other parks were also identified as needing upgraded or for additional, smaller parks to be created. The current network of scenic paths was noted as being appreciated locally but people would like them further developed and promoted. Plans to upgrade the Core Path between Crieff and Comrie are expected to advance soon. Accessibility across path networks was remarked upon regularly to support use by all members of the community. In general there was seen to be a need and opportunity to develop Crieff as a ‘Sustainable Town’ looking at all aspects of the place and how it could be more ‘eco-friendly’. Residents often spoke warmly about the history and heritage of Crieff and were ambitious in ideas for more to be made of this – with plans for a Heritage Museum and Heritage Trail in the offing as well as a need for more heritage signage and information.
Priorities & Actions
Short updates will appear as text under each progress tracker when available
1. Town enhancement – continue to improve the appearance of the town
Continue to develop projects for empty buildings
Design solutions to improve shop fronts
Improvement and development of attractive green/open spaces, as well as ‘more flowers and trees’
Involve young people/school in this design and improvement work
Include access for all and ‘dementia friendly’ considerations in improvements
Provide update information on progress to the wider community
2. Development of a green network
Ongoing improvement and development of core paths network and parks
Explore potential locations for new parks in smaller communities and also close to the new primary school
Develop and promote a joined up green network – linking paths, parks and open spaces from the Town Centre around town and out into the countryside
Improved signage and installation boards
Path accessibility for as many user groups as possible
Identify upgrades required for existing parks
3. Develop Crieff as a sustainable town
Establish a working group to agree Eco-Principles
Involve young people in this group
Create a cleaner, biodiverse and greener Crieff town centre
Active Travel Plan for Crieff
Campaign for safe cycle to school routes and develop a comprehensive cycling infrastructure
Organise a network of electric car charging points
4. Support initiatives to make more of Crieff’s heritage
Collate, assemble and market Crieff’s history and heritage
Practical and funding support for Crieff & Strathearn Museum to establish itself as a physical structure
Promote the museum as a key visitor attraction
Contribute to the development of an attractive, educational and sustainable Heritage Trail
Improved signage and installation boards
