Padel Comes To Crieff Hydro

Crieff Hydro has secured planning permission for Padel Barn, a new three-court indoor padel facility at its flagship Perthshire resort, with the courts due to open in Early September.

Padel Barn will repurpose the resort’s former indoor riding arena to create a modern, year-round facility for hotel guests, Country Club members, local residents and day visitors alike.

One of the world’s fastest-growing sports, padel’s social format and straightforward rules make it easy for first-time players to pick up, while offering a fast-paced and competitive game for those with more experience.

The three courts will operate through a self-service model, with players able to check availability and book sessions using the Crieff Hydro app and Playtonic.

The exciting new development will continue a racket-sport tradition at Crieff Hydro, stretching back more than a century.

Crieff Hydro's tennis courts date back to 1913 when the Tennis Club was established - and they remain available for guests, members and locals to book today. Padel Barn builds on that heritage, introducing a new generation of players to one of the world's fastest-growing sports.

The new facility also reflects the philosophy on which Crieff Hydro was founded. When Dr Thomas Henry Meikle opened the Strathearn Hydropathic Establishment in 1868, exercise and physical activity were central to his belief in restoring the body and mind.

More than 150 years and six generations later, Padel Barn will bring that founding principle into the present day, creating a new way for guests and the local community to get active, enjoy time together and experience the resort.

Richard Leckie, Associate Director of Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, said:

“Racket sports have been part of life at Crieff Hydro for more than a century, with the resort’s tennis facilities dating back to 1913."

“Padel Barn is an exciting opportunity to build on that heritage and introduce a new generation of players to a sport that is social, accessible and great fun."

“Crieff Hydro has always evolved, but being active and bringing people together have remained at the heart of the resort since it opened in 1868. Padel feels like a natural next chapter in that story."

“With planning permission now secured, we’re looking forward to beginning work and creating a high-quality, year-round facility for hotel guests, local residents and visitors.”

Bookings will open soon through the Crieff Hydro app and Playtonic, with court hire priced from £40.

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From left to right: Louisa Leckie, Charlie Leckie, Stephen Leckie (CEO), Fiona Leckie, Sarah Leckie and Richard Leckie. Richard and Charlie are both Associate Directors.