the master plan
The Taymouth Estate has an extensive planning history that included a variety of planning permissions over the years. In March 2005, permission was granted for the redevelopment of the Estate and in July 2011, a revised plan was approved. Multiple listed building consents have also been granted. For work that commenced on these projects, there is an extant consent across the Estate for its redevelopment. This establishes the principles that the current proposals are based upon.
The planning History
In 2005, planning permission was granted to restore Taymouth Castle Estate to form a hotel, construct an extension to incorporate hotel suites and build a spa, lodges, new homes, staff houses, an equestrian centre, and improvements to infrastructure and landscaping. The developer ceased work due to financial difficulties.
Then, in 2011 permission was granted to a new owner of the property to construct 71 estate properties, a restaurant, and a bridge and make alterations to the golf course and several other changes to the 2005 plan. That developer was also unable to complete the project.
Discovery Land Company acquired the property in 2018 and committed the resources necessary to see this project to completion and to enable it to finally realise its true potential.
The Plan Today
The plan today is an evolution of those that were previously granted and subject to public review, and includes:
- Retention of core paths through the Estate as defined on the Council’s website
- Restoration of A Listed Taymouth Castle(Main & West wings completed June 2024, East Wing Façade completed June 2024)
- Construction of a new North Wing to the Castle
- Construction of approximately 145 new residential properties
- Restoration of landscaping of park and woodlands
- Restoration of the golf course and construction of a new clubhouse
As with any project of this scale, it is necessary to submit amendments to the master plan and seek approval from Perth and Kinross Council. Details can be found on the Council’s website.
KENMORE VILLAGE
village shop
The Kenmore village shop, which was closed by the former owner, has undergone refurbishment and re-opened early 2024, operated by Ballintaggart.
kenmore hotel
The Kenmore Hotel requires extensive upgrades to comply with current building control standards. Essential measures have been taken to preserve the building’s structure, however, the full refurbishment is still in the planning stages and a reopening date has yet to be confirmed.
Taymouth trading
Taymouth Trading is in the early stages of a significant refurbishment. We anticipate it will reopen in 2027, and will provide a welcoming place for local people and visitors to drink and dine.
Renovations have recently been completed on other structures, including the Boathouse Cottages, the Police House, Brae Cottages, Am Fasgadh, and Nurses Cottages. Plans are in development for renovations to St. Margaret’s, Willowbank and Taymouth Trading, which will become a restaurant open to the public.
We refurbished the public toilets and they opened in April 2024. We intend to maintain and clean these facilities going forward.
