When good neighbours become
good friends
Here
at Crieff Hydro we like to play a part in all things local,
wether that be using local supplier, tasty seasonal
ingredients in our menus or helping out in the
community.
About us
Company
background
Stephen Leckie - Chief Executive
Officer
Fast
Facts
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Crieff Hydro is not only the largest employer in Strathearn, it
attracts thousands of visitors from Scotland, the UK and the world
to the Perthshire area each year (The resort recently even hosted
the Miss World event).
We are committed to continuing our support of the local
community and here are a few things we do:
Stephen Leckie
Stephen Leckie is Chairman of the Crieff Community
Council; Chairman of the Scottish Tourist Forum; President and
Director of Perthshire Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the
Scottish Tourist Leadership Group, which is a reflection of his
commitment to supporting and developing Scottish Tourism at a
national and local level and in sharing ideas, creative innovation
and entrepreneurial spirit to support other businesses in the
area.
Crieff and Strathearn Tourism Association
We are committed to driving Scottish tourism and this of course
includes tourism to the local areas surrounding Crieff. We
currently work alongside lots of other local businesses and have
most recently project managed the launch of a new tourism website
to cross sell a range of different local businesses (www.crieffandstrathearn.co.uk/)
Crieff Country Markets
We help out in kind by Crieff Hydro sponsors Crieff Country Markets
in kind by providing resource. The markets are held on the
second Saturday of each month in the town square and the company
supports and encourages local producers and retailers to sell their
goods by offering space.
Partnerships
Crieff Hydro likes to support local businesses from
supplying tasty cakes from Campbells bakery and water from Highland
Spring.
We also like to promote all things Scottish so regularly mention
some great Perthshire events and experiences, including the Famous
Grouse Experience, the Breadalbane Explorer, local walks and areas
of interest.
Project East
Crieff Hydro is proposing a sustainable development of a
100 bed care home/assisted living accommodation (Class 8), up to
200 holiday lodges, up to 500 sqm of retail/farm shop (Class 1) and
café (Class 3) and 1000 sqm of leisure facilities (Class 11)
comprising swimming pool and gymnasium, plus associated vehicular
access off the A85, pedestrian and cycle routes, landscaping, open
space and drainage.
The proposed development site is
located to the north of the A85 and west of the village of
Gilmerton. A public exhibition was held on 7th November 2011
to let you tell us what you think. Your comments let us
learn a few things before we submitted the next stage of planning
on 25th Janaury 2013.
Get in touch
Please email marketing@crieffhydro.com
to find out more details.