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Old Hill Primary School- Upper Building

Speak with a representative of The Ericht Trust or leave your contact details here!

www.theerichttrust.co.uk | [email protected]

It is proposed that the Museum & Heritage Centre will feature : Local History (incl. History of Hill Primary School), Art & Folk Stories Temporary Exhibition Space Working exhibition of the old Blairgowrie Printing Presses from the Print Works in Reform Street

Museum & Heritage Centre

Are you interested in Local History? Would you like to get involved in planning the Museum & Heritage Centre?Do you have items you would consider donating/loaning?Do you have stories you could tell which could be recorded for future generations?Would you like to volunteer time to help staff the Museum & Heritage Centre?

Old Hill Primary School- Upper Building



Studios for Artists, Crafters & Hobby Workers and Gallery Exhibition SpaceIt is proposed that facilities could include:

Studio Bays for hire with shared facilities – ideal for the artist or crafter starting offPrivate Studios for hireGallery & Exhibition AreaRetail opportunities in the Heritage Centre ShopRetail opportunities at Spring, Summer & Christmas Art & Craft Exhibitions

Are you a local artist or crafter? Would you like to get involved in planning the studio bays, studios and exhibition opportunities?Would you like to receive more information about renting a private studio or bay?Would you like to know more about the opportunities to exhibit or sell your work through the Old Hill Primary?

Old Hill Primary School- Upper & Lower Buildings



Office AccommodationIdeal for local business start ups and small businessesFacilities could include:

Fully serviced office space suitable from 1 person to several peopleLet on a square footage basisParkingWifiWider facilities likely to include:Meeting & Conference RoomsBistro CafeStorage areasIn-house print facilities

Might you be interested in renting office space ? To express interest in receiving more information about office accommodation, meeting rooms or conference facilities then speak with a representative of The Ericht Trust or leave your contact details here!

Old Hill Primary School- Upper & Lower Buildings



Function, Conference and Meeting Rooms Facilities for the main hall could include:

180m2 attractive decorated high vaulted ceiling roomApproximate capacities:

Standing - 300 peopleTheatre Style - 170 people

Banqueting Style - 120 people

CateringLicensed barLighting and sound systemProjection systemTemporary stageParking

Additional facilities could include:2 smaller meeting rooms with projection systems, suitable to use as separate meeting rooms, classrooms or breakout rooms.Uses could include:

Private hire for parties & weddingsCommunity meetingsConferences and corporate meetingsCommunity events

Musical eveningsExhibitions Art & Craft fairs

Would you like to receive more information about the main hall and other meeting rooms and conference facilities?

Old Hill Primary School- Middle Building



Cinema

Do you have an interest in film?Why not get involved in the planning and running of the Community Cinema, opportunities include:

Planning of the overall cinema developmentProgramming and booking filmsDevelopment of themed film weeksDevelopment of a Community Cinema Film ClubVolunteering when the cinema is up and running

The proposal is for a 100 + seater cinema which would form part of the 1st phase of any development.Initially the Cinema would be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday but subject to demand could open 7 days a week.It is envisaged that there would be:

4 evening showingsClassics Matinee Weekday PerformanceChildren’s Saturday Morning Film ShowsFamily Weekend Matinee PerformancesThemed Film WeeksForeign Language Films

The cinema would also be available for private hire and for conferences and corporate use.

Old Hill Primary School- Lower Building



HostelThe proposal is for a 30+ bed tourist hostel providing budget accommodation for individuals, families and groups on the 1st floor of the lower building. Each bedroom would have an en-suite bathroom or access to a private bathroom, shared lounge and kitchen facilities as well as access to the various facilities across the wider Old Hill Primary site.

Blairgowrie & Rattray is ideally located for outdoor activities including The Cateran Trail, Hill-Walking, Cycling, Kayaking, Climbing, Winter-sports and Golf. Yet there is limited hostel/budget accommodation in the area, the nearest being 12 miles away in Blacklunans.There are also opportunities to work with local outdoor activity suppliers and event organisers to develop further the activity tourism market for the area.

Old Hill Primary School- Lower Building



Interactive Games Room, Skittle Alley & Party RoomThe proposal is for a 2 lane traditional skittle alley, an interactive gaming room and a separate private room for parties.It is envisaged that there would be:

2 x 8m long traditional wooden 9-pin skittle alleys Games room with latest interactive games shown with large format screens

Party room

The skittle alley and games room would be available for use at set times by the local community and general public, and would also be available to be booked either as individual rooms or in its entirety for private parties and groups.The party room could be booked out for private parties and various catering options would be available ranging from children’s parties to ‘beer & skittles’.

Do you have an interest in the Skittle Alley or Interactive Games Room?Why not get involved in the planning of these rooms, opportunities include:

Planning of the overall layout of the roomsIdentifying the most suitable skittle alleys and interactive gamesDevelopment of a Community Skittle Club/LeagueDevelopment of a Community Interactive Gaming Club

Old Hill Primary School- Community Survey Results

For more information on the Community Survey Results, speak with a representative of The Ericht Trust or leave your

contact details here! www.theerichttrust.co.uk | [email protected]

Results of the community survey show that the top 15 facilities needed for Blairgowrie and Rattray are:

Facility % of Respondents that think the facility is needed

Small cinema 74%Indoor soft play area 65%Workshop activities 64%Local history/cultural centre/museum

63%

Youth apprenticeships 63%Gym – without membership requirement

61%

Small theatre/concert hall 60%Outdoor play area – for under 12s 60%Climbing wall 60%Secure storage 59%Space for visiting exhibitions 58%‘Berry’ museum 57%Craft studios 56%Printing presses museum/workshop

55%

Band practice space 54%

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