The main road access route into Kinloch Rannoch passes by the site, ensuring that almost all visitors to the area need to pass The CornerStone.
Developing the outside area of the venue will attract attention to the site and help to attract visitors to enter.
High quality signage will also direct visitors to the facilities available at The CornerStone and ensure that it can act as a local information point for the area. Information can be provided suitable to both short term visitors and tourists as well as keeping local residents informed about events, activities and developments in the area.
To the front of the building there is a fantastic, grassed area which we intend to develop into a terrace providing outdoor seating, meeting areas and possible performance areas.
This area would be suitable for events/meetings such as the community carol service (weather depending), community Christmas tree etc. and would help to provide a focal point for community activities in a safe and traffic free zone.
The terrace is South facing and benefits from direct sun access. With fantastic views of the adjacent waterfall, Loch Rannoch and Schiehallion.
Play areas and activities can also be developed into this area for younger children and families.
Access / Footpaths / Bikes / Parking
Please be aware there is currently no public footpath on the section of road that passes The CornerStone site.
Any pedestrians who wish to: view the waterfall, access the site, access the hill path network, walk to/from Craig Varr Place/Schiehallion Place, must walk on the road carriageway around a 90 degree bend.
During phase 2 of the project, later in 2025/early 2026, the aim is to develop a suitable footbridge alternative to access.
The site will also provide secure bike racks for the many cyclists who visit the area as well as a small number of car parking spaces.
Community / Kitchen Garden
The site is large enough to develop a small community garden providing some fresh produce for use in the cafe/bar/restaurant or for other local community groups. The inclusion of a polytunnel would also help to increase the growing season given Rannoch’s climate.
