Alyth
Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.622, -3.229 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 24 48 |
| Population: | 2,410 |
Alyth is a small market town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, set on the banks of the River Isla at the foot of the Sidlaw Hills. It has medieval roots and sits beneath Alyth Hill, a prominent local landmark with walking routes and evidence of ancient settlement, offering broad views across Strathmore.
Historically the town served surrounding agricultural communities and supported small-scale weaving and trades; today its economy mixes farming, local services and tourism. The compact high street, historic stone buildings and active community life make Alyth a pleasant base for walkers and visitors interested in rural heritage and outdoor pursuits.
Postcode districts covering Alyth
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Perth 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Arbroath 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Forfar 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Carnoustie 21 miles33.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Blairgowrie Place 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Coupar Angus Place 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Newtyle Place 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Strathmore Ward 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Burrelton Place 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Kirriemuir and Dean Ward 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Kirriemuir Place 9.2 miles14.8 km
Example postcodes in Alyth
PH11 8BD, PH11 8AJ, PH11 8BJ, PH11 8ED, PH11 8ET, PH11 8DL, PH11 8BX, PH11 8DP, PH11 8BP … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 46.8 miles75.3 km
- Aberdeen Airport 55.8 miles89.9 km
- Invergowrie Railway Station 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Dunkeld and Birnam Railway Station 14 miles22.6 km
Hotels near Alyth Ad
- Lands of Loyal Hotel 4 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Alyth Hotel 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Angus Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Bridge of Cally Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
- Red House Hotel 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Airlie Arms Hotel 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Ballathie Country House Hotel and Estate 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Thrums Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Alyth
- Alyth Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bamff Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Airlie Castle Estate 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Belmont Castle Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Forest of Alyth Forest 5 miles8.1 km
- Hallyburton House Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Sidlaw Hills Hill 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Inchtuthil Archaeological site 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Forter Castle Historic site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Murthly Castle Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Station Park Stadium 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Carse Gray Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Tulchan Lodge Estate 14 miles22.6 km