Green light for Perthshire leisure-led scheme

Plans for a £33.8M leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire, have been given the green light by Perth and Kinross Council.

Locally-based Morris Leslie Group has secured planning permission in principle for the development, which will include an hotel with up 150 rooms, holiday chalets, a transport museum and retail units.

The museum will tell the story of transport and vehicles over the last century, while accommodation at the hotel and chalets is expected to attract 80,000 visitors annually.

Morris Leslie, Chairman of Morris Leslie Group, said: “We are thrilled that councillors have approved this application. Morris Leslie is committed to delivering a development that brings significant investment to Perthshire, and the West Kinfauns development provides an ideal opportunity to maximise a perfect location for tourism.

“Our proposed scheme is of a scale that can support additional development and is ideally placed in terms of transport connections. It is also in a beautiful location with outstanding views.

“This is an incredibly appealing prospect for Perthshire and for Scotland as a whole, drawing tourists to the marvellous attractions in the area and creating much-needed jobs. The delivery of another four-star hotel is particularly exciting.

“A leisure-led development such as this has the potential to support and bolster the leisure-stay market in Perth, acting as a hub for longer stay tourism as well as acting as a base for day trips.”