List of places in Perth and Kinross facts for kids
This list of places in Perth and Kinross helps you explore the many interesting towns, villages, and landmarks in the Perth and Kinross area of Scotland. You'll find links to learn more about each spot, from historic castles and beautiful nature reserves to famous rivers and golf courses. It's a great way to discover the rich history and stunning landscapes of this part of Scotland!
Exploring Perth and Kinross: A to Z Guide
This section lists many of the fascinating places you can find in Perth and Kinross, organized alphabetically.
Places Starting with A
- Abbots Deuglie: A small place in the area.
- Aberfeldy: A burgh (town) known for its beautiful surroundings and the Aberfeldy Distillery.
- Abernethy: A historic village with a famous round tower.
- Acharn: A village near Loch Tay.
- Almondbank: A village located on the River Almond.
- Alyth: A small town in the east of Perth and Kinross.
- Amulree: A small village in a rural setting.
- Atholl: A historic area, home to the Atholl Highlanders, Europe's only private army.
- Auchterarder: A town known for its long high street and nearby golf courses.
Places Starting with B
- Balado: A village near Kinross, once famous for the T in the Park music festival.
- Ballinluig: A village at a road junction.
- Bankfoot: A village north of Perth.
- Ben Lawers: One of Scotland's highest mountains, popular for hiking.
- Blackford: A village known for its mineral water.
- Black Hill Roman Camps: Remains of ancient Roman military camps.
- Blair Atholl: A village near Blair Atholl Mill, a historic mill.
- Blair Castle: A famous historic castle, home to the Duke of Atholl.
- Blairgowrie: A twin burgh (town) known for its berry growing.
- Bridgend: A village near Perth.
- Bridge of Balgie: A small settlement in Glen Lyon.
- Bridge of Earn: A village on the River Earn.
- Burrelton: A village in the Carse of Gowrie.
Places Starting with C
- Cairngorms National Park: A large national park, part of which extends into Perth and Kinross.
- Castle Menzies: A well-preserved Z-plan castle.
- Clunie: A village near Loch Clunie.
- Cluny House: A garden known for its giant redwood trees.
- Comrie: A village famous for its "earthquake house" due to local tremors.
- Coupar Angus: A town on the River Isla.
- Creag Odhar: A hill in the region.
- Crieff: A market town in Strathearn.
Places Starting with D
- Drummond Castle: Known for its stunning formal gardens.
- Dull: A small village, twinned with Boring, Oregon, USA.
- Dunkeld: A historic cathedral town on the River Tay.
- Dunning: A village with a historic church and cross.
Places Starting with E
- Errol: A village in the Carse of Gowrie.
Places Starting with F
- Fearnan: A village on the north shore of Loch Tay.
- Finegand: A small settlement.
- Forgandenny: A village south of Perth.
- Forest of Atholl: A large, historic hunting forest.
- Forteviot: A historic village, once a Pictish royal centre.
- Fortingall: A village home to the ancient Fortingall Yew tree.
- Fowlis Wester: A village with a historic stone cross.
Places Starting with G
- Glen Lyon: Scotland's longest enclosed glen, known for its beauty.
- Glenfarg: A village in a glen.
- Glenshee: A glen famous for the Glenshee Ski Centre, a popular ski resort.
- Gowrie: A historic region in Perth and Kinross.
- Grampian Mountains: A major mountain range, part of which is in the area.
- Grandtully: A village on the River Tay.
- Greenloaning: A small village.
Places Starting with I
- Inchture: A village in the Carse of Gowrie.
- Innerpeffray: Home to Scotland's oldest lending library.
- Invergowrie: A village on the Firth of Tay.
Places Starting with K
- Keltybridge: A small settlement.
- Kenmore: A village at the eastern end of Loch Tay.
- Killiecrankie: A famous pass, site of a historic battle.
- Kindrogan: A historic house used for field studies.
- Kingoodie: A small village.
- Kinloch Rannoch: A village at the eastern end of Loch Rannoch.
- Kinross: The county town of Kinross-shire, now part of Perth and Kinross.
- Kinrossie: A village.
- Kirkmichael: A village in Strathardle.
Places Starting with L
- Lawers: A small settlement near Ben Lawers.
- Leetown: A small place.
- Loch Earn: A beautiful freshwater loch.
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park: Part of this national park is in Perth and Kinross.
- Loch Rannoch: A large freshwater loch.
- Loch Tay: A long, narrow freshwater loch.
- Logierait: A village at the junction of the Rivers Tay and Tummel.
- Luncarty: A village north of Perth.
Places Starting with M
- Madderty: A small village.
- McDiarmid Park: The home stadium of St Johnstone Football Club.
- Meigle: A village known for its collection of Pictish carved stones.
- Meikleour: Famous for the Meikleour Beech Hedge, one of the tallest hedges in the world.
- Melville Monument: A monument in Edinburgh, but related to a family with Perthshire connections.
- Methven: A village with a historic church.
- Milnathort: A small town near Kinross.
- Muthill: A village with a historic church tower.
Places Starting with O
- Ochil Hills: A range of hills forming the southern boundary of Perth and Kinross.
Places Starting with P
- Perth: The main city and administrative centre of Perth and Kinross.
- Pitkeathly Wells: Historic mineral springs.
- Pitlochry: A popular tourist town known for its hydro-electric dam and salmon ladder.
- Pitmiddle: A deserted medieval village.
Places Starting with R
- Rannoch Moor: A vast area of moorland.
- Rattray: The twin town of Blairgowrie.
- River Ericht: A river flowing through Blairgowrie.
- River Isla: A river that flows into the River Tay.
- River Tay: Scotland's longest river, flowing through Perth.
Places Starting with S
- Scone: A historic village, site of Scone Palace, where Scottish kings were crowned.
- Spittal of Glenshee: A small settlement in Glenshee.
- St Fillans: A village at the eastern end of Loch Earn.
- Stormontfield: A village on the River Tay.
- Strathearn: A historic region along the River Earn.
- Strathtay: A historic region along the River Tay.
Places Starting with T
- Trinafour: A small settlement.
Places Starting with W
- Waterloo: A small place.
- Weem: A village near Aberfeldy.
See also
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