Perthshire castle's £300 million development plan goes before councillors
dailyrecord.co.ukA report on plans to build a biomass plant and a building to house staff as part of the £300 million development of Taymouth Castle has gone before Perth and Kinross councillors.
River Tay Development Ltd submitted a proposal of application notice for the development of a staff service/welfare building, office building, greenhouse, the installation of a biomass plant and upgrading public road access and forestry track as well as parking with cycle storage on land about half a mile north of Newhall Estate, Taymouth Castle, Kenmore.
Taymouth Castle estate, Kenmore Hotel and beach were bought along with holiday properties by a US investment group. The group, which includes billionaire philanthropist John Paul Dejoria, previously revealed extensive plans to: • Reopen and restore Taymouth Castle, adding a wing, and build 167 residential properties. •Restore the James Braid Golf Course and create a new club house, equestrian centre, restaurant and two spas. • Upgrade the hotel and beach.
Planning consent for a Taymouth Castle revamp was agreed by Perth and Kinross Council in 2011. The latest report went before Perth and Kinross Council’s Planning and Placemaking Committee on Wednesday, June 14.
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