Abernethy
Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.332, -3.313 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NO 18 16 |
| Population: | 1,470 |
| Dialling code: | 01738 (Perth) |
Abernethy is a small village in Perth and Kinross in central Scotland, set among rolling farmland not far from the market town of Perth. It punches above its weight historically: the village is notable for an unusual early‑medieval round tower and a number of carved Pictish stones that mark it out as an important early ecclesiastical centre.
Today Abernethy is a quiet, close‑knit rural community where agriculture remains important, complemented by heritage‑focused visitors and outdoor pursuits in the surrounding countryside. The conservation of traditional buildings and the visible Pictish remains give the village a strong sense of place and draw for anyone interested in Scotland’s early medieval history.
Postcode districts covering Abernethy
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 17 miles27.3 km
- Dunfermline 19 miles30.6 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Perth 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Glenrothes 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Alloa 23.6 miles38 km
- Rosyth 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Methil 15 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Madoes and Glencarse Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Newburgh Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Bridge of Earn Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Auchtermuchty Place 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Strathmiglo Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Glenfarg Place 5 miles8 km
- Howe of Fife and Tay Coast Ward 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Errol Place 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Friarton or Moncreiffe Island Island 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Forgandenny Place 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Perth City Centre Ward 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Perth City South Ward 6.6 miles10.7 km
Example postcodes in Abernethy
PH2 9JN, PH2 9LW, PH2 9GE, PH2 9LH, PH2 9LD, PH2 9RT, PH2 9JJ, PH2 9GB, PH2 9JS … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 26.5 miles42.7 km
- Glasgow International Airport 53.6 miles86.3 km
- Perth Railway Station, Scotland 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Ladybank Railway Station 8.4 miles13.5 km
Hotels near Abernethy Ad
- The Earn Hotel 3.7 miles6 km
- Sunbank House Metro Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Covenanter Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
- Murrayshall Country Estate 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Scone Arms Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Parklands Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Royal George Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Perth 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Lodge at Perth Racecourse 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Salutation Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
Schools in Abernethy
- Abernethy Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pitfour Castle Estate 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Elcho Priory Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Balthayock House Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Scone Palace Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Lomond Hills Hill 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Dupplin Castle Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
- McDiarmid Park Stadium 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Perth Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Over Rankeilour Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Loch Leven Nature reserve 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Rankeilour Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Methven Castle Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km