Plans have been lodged with Perth & Kinross Council to redevelop a long-abandoned former abattoir on Strathtay Road into what is set to become Scotland’s first state-of-the-art modular self-storage park.
The proposal, submitted as a pre-application enquiry, seeks to demolish the deteriorating former ABP meat packing factory and replace it with a low-impact development comprising 116 drive-up storage units, delivered in phases.
The scheme has been brought forward by SRA Ventures, which says the facility will provide secure, automated storage for local businesses, households, and tradespeople, designed to blend into its surroundings.
Built in the 1960s, the abattoir has been vacant for more than a decade. A recent survey by chartered surveyors Graham + Sibbald found the building in “advanced structural failure”, with collapsed roof sections, water damage, and potential hazardous materials including asbestos and RAAC concrete. The site has been deemed beyond economic repair.
Previous redevelopment attempts — including proposals for retail, light industrial use, and a drive-through restaurant — were rejected over traffic, operational, and compatibility concerns.
The new plans aim to avoid those pitfalls. The Stronghold modular storage units would feature insulated flat-panel exteriors, concealed fixings, and flush rooflines. They would be insulated using aerogel — a NASA-developed material — allowing for stable interior conditions without heating or ventilation. Access would be fully automated via smartphone, with no permanent staff on site and 24/7 monitored CCTV.
“This is a smart solution to a long-running problem,” said Susana Garcia, Chief Operating Officer at SRA Ventures. “The building has become unsafe, but previous proposals just didn’t work for the location. What we’re offering is something quiet, secure, and genuinely useful, without the disruption.”
SRA Ventures is owned by Scottish entrepreneur Shaf Rasul, known for his role as an online Dragon on Dragons’ Den. Part of the E-net Group, the firm has expanded into commercial property, managing a wide-ranging portfolio across Scotland.
If approved, demolition could start later this year, with the first storage units expected to open in early 2026.
