Blairgowrie and Glens

Blairgowrie and Glens is an electoral ward in Perth and Kinross centred on the twin burghs of Blairgowrie and Rattray on the River Ericht, reaching out into the surrounding upland glens at the southern edge of the Highlands near the foothills of the Cairngorms. It blends a compact market‑town feel with wide swathes of farmland, woods and hills, making it a quietly scenic part of eastern Perthshire popular with walkers, anglers and people seeking rural retreats.

The local economy mixes agriculture - especially soft‑fruit and orchard growing - with tourism and local services; Blairgowrie is well known for its golf courses and for community events such as the Highland games. As an electoral ward it returns local councillors to Perth and Kinross Council under Scotland’s single transferable vote system, reflecting a largely rural electorate with a strong sense of community identity and stewardship of the surrounding landscape.