A restrained classical front conceals a layered civic complex whose halls still support gatherings, performance and community activity.
Quick facts
- Date
- Early nineteenth century; rear hall 1860; reconstructed 1929
- Architect / designer
- John Carver of Kinloch; W. J. Brewster Grant and Henderson
- Type
- Town hall and public event venue
- Designation
- Listed building, Category C (LB22312)
- OS grid reference
- NO 17787 45295
Architecture and continuing use
The two-storey, seven-bay front uses ashlar, rubble and harl with Ionic-pilastered balcony bays. Moulded entrances lead to a plain principal hall with stage and balcony, while a smaller 1860 hall extends the complex behind.
Its story
An early nineteenth-century civic building gained a public hall in 1860 and was reconstructed in 1929. It once combined assembly space with police cells and the town officer’s house; today a charitable association manages it as a local venue.
Why it is included
Category C listing recognises the architectural layering and continuing social value of a town hall that has adapted repeatedly to local civic needs.
What to notice
- The paired entrances carrying civic and reconstruction inscriptions.
- Ionic pilasters, small balconies and cameo ironwork.
- The relationship between the formal front and older rear hall.
Reading the surroundings
Enter only for advertised events, bookings or arranged access. Follow venue guidance, respect other users and do not assume backstage, balcony or service areas are open.
Timeline
- Early 1800s A town hall was established behind Brown Street.
- 1860 John Carver added the lesser public hall at the rear.
- 1929 Brewster Grant and Henderson reconstructed the principal civic rooms.
- 2026 The community association continued to advertise events and venue hire.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Individual room availability depends on events and management arrangements; the heritage record does not promise access.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Blairgowrie Town Hall, LB22312 — Current designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove designation: LB22312 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
- Blairgowrie Town Hall Association — Current venue use, events, hire and management information.
- OSCR: Blairgowrie Town Hall Association — Current charitable purpose and responsibility for managing the hall.
Location
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