The association was formed in 1899 making it one of the oldest in Scotland. It has gone through many changes since inception including the name change from The Blairgowrie Merchants Association to 'The Blairgowrie & Rattray Business Association' (BARBA) in May 2014.

Any business within the town is welcome to join and help us not only promote each other but retain and grow the vibrant high street and town centre.

Memberships are being frozen during the Coronavirus pandemic and will be reviewed as things progress.

We normally meet at least once a month on the 3rd Thursday along with the Proactive Communities Committee as we work closely together - dates are below.