NATURESCOT has been accused of operating under the radar to sell off land and buildings prized by the nearby Perth community.
The organisation, which describes itself as “Scotland’s nature agency”, has now been asked to consider a community buyout or at least secure a buyer that will be sympathetic to the importance of the “wonderful asset”.
The “amazing” grounds of the building have been used for recreation by the public for decades and by local schools for outdoor. They boast a mature oak woodland with a large number of exotic tree and shrub specimens, as well as a native wildflower meadow that has become well-known for its flowers and butterflies.
The 19th-century building, which was used as a hospital during the First World War, also contains a “wonderful” auditorium which hosts conferences and other events.However, there are fears that if the property is sold on the open market, it will be lost to the public.
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