Strathearn facts for kids
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Strathearn or Strath Earn is a beautiful valley in Scotland. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic words "Srath Èireann," meaning "valley of the River Earn." This valley stretches from Loch Earn in the west all the way to the River Tay in the east.
Long ago, Strathearn was a special area, almost like a small kingdom, within Scotland. It was ruled by a leader called a mormaer, and later by an Earl. These were important noble titles. Strathearn had its own borders, touching other areas like Atholl to the north and Fife to the southeast.
Strathearn Through History
In the Middle Ages, Strathearn was part of a larger area managed by a sheriff based in Perth. Sheriffs were like local government officials who kept order.
Changes in Local Government
Later, in the 1800s, Scotland changed how its local areas were organized. The old provinces, like Strathearn, were replaced by new "counties" or "shires." Because Strathearn was already linked to Perth, it became the south-central part of Perthshire.
Even more recently, in the late 1900s, there were more changes. Now, Strathearn is part of a larger administrative area called Perth and Kinross. This means it's still an important part of Scotland, but its official boundaries have changed over time.
Royal Connections
The name Strathearn has also been given as a special title to members of the British Royal Family. These titles are called "dukedom" or "earldom."
Royal Titles
For example, some princes have been given titles like Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, and Duke of Connaught and Strathearn. These are very old and important titles.
On April 29, 2011, when Prince William married Catherine Middleton, he received a new title. He was made the Earl of Strathearn. This is a special title that goes along with his main title, Duke of Cambridge. It means he has a connection to this historic Scottish valley.
