Suspension of Coach/Bus Parking Charges in Pitlochry
Perth and Kinross Council · 24 June 2026
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Motion to Finance & Resources Committee – 24 June 2026 Suspension of Coach/Bus Parking Charges in Pitlochry Background BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out repair work on the retaining wall and embankment on the A9 northbound off slip to Pitlochry (south junction). The northbound off-slip road to Pitlochry (South junction) will be closed 24 hours a day from Monday 15 June 2026 for the duration of the works and the closure is due to run until 31 December 2026. The signposted diversion route suitable for trunk road traffic will be from the A9 northbound off-slip to Pitlochry (North junction) adding extra journey time. This is expected to have an impact on coach operators who run to a tight timeline and are likely to be reluctant to add extra time to already increased journey times due to A9 duelling road works. Perth & Kinross Council Response Pitlochry is one of Perth & Kinross’s largest tourist destinations and Perth and Kinross Council elected members and officers have been engaging on this issue since first becoming aware of it in late 2025 to do everything we can to advocate and support residents and businesses. The Council has been working with businesses in Pitlochry on ways it can provide support during this major disruption including running an “open for business” publicity campaign and engaging with coach and tour operators about the disruption. Committee Resolves Acknowledging the severe disruption the work is due to have to Pitlochry during the busiest tourist months, the Committee resolves to suspend coach/bas parking charges in Pitlochry until 31 December 2026 (or later if there are delays to the works being completed). This along with the other planned actions will ensure the Council is doing everything it can to support local businesses and encourage coach/bus tourism to still stop in the town during the BEAR Scotland works. This will lead to a loss of income to the Car Parking Trading Account. Proposed by: Provost Xander McDade Seconded by: Councillor John Duff