Who are we, what we do

A report initiated by the Merchants Association, was presented by Professor Terry Stevens from Stevens & Associates at a public meeting of the community in Blairgowrie and Rattray in November 2007. His regeneration recommendations were taken up by the community who agreed to take matters forward and formed the Blairgowrie & Rattray Regeneration Company (BARRC / The Company). This company is limited by Guarantee and has been granted charitable status.

BARRC is regarded as a role model for Community led regeneration in Scotland by the Scottish Government and opposition MSPs, whose association with BARRC has helped to encourage the formation of the Town Centre Regeneration Fund (TCRF) initiative.

The Board set up then, consisted of six community volunteers, each successful businessmen in their own right, who discussed a range of charitable projects aimed at regenerating the local economy which would benefit a wide range of people in the Community.

Projects are run by a series of sub committees each with dedicated and skilled community volunteers whose job it is to deliver the specified objectives within the allotted timeframe

The Company has engaged with all the local organisations and sought views on what it’s priorities should be. This has involved holding several public meetings and publicising activities in the local press.

New Logo for BARRC

PRESS RELEASE 2nd August 2010

BARRC VISITOR CENTRE

Following the collapse of Clachan, the Scottish Government has granted BARRC a time extension until fourth quarter of 2011 to complete the Visitor Centre.

The Building Committee of BARRC is preparing to put the Plans out to tender to 3 Building Companies for the construction of the new Visitor Centre.

Further regular updates will appear on this page . (See also Visitor Centre & Hydro Pages )