Blackford
Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.259, -3.784 |
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| OS grid ref: | NN 89 08 |
| Population: | 760 |
Blackford is a small village in Perth and Kinross in central Scotland, set in gently rolling Perthshire countryside. It sits amid farmland and patches of woodland, offering straightforward access to nearby rivers and hills and serving as a quiet base for exploring the broader Tayside landscape.
Historically the settlement grew from farming and local trades and still shows traditional stone buildings and a parish kirk; today a mix of local businesses, a village hall and community groups help sustain a close-knit social life while many residents commute to larger centres such as Perth. The village’s rural charm, walking routes and proximity to well-known Perthshire attractions give it a blend of everyday country character with modest visitor appeal.
Postcode districts covering Blackford
Most populated places nearby
- Cumbernauld 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Dunfermline 18.7 miles30 km
- Perth 16 miles25.8 km
- Glenrothes 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Stirling 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Falkirk 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Alloa 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Grangemouth 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Bo'ness 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Rosyth 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Linlithgow 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Strathallan Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Auchterarder Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Braco Place 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Muthill Place 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Alva Place 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Tillicoultry Place 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Clackmannanshire North Ward 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Dunblane and Bridge of Allan Ward 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Dollar Place 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Menstrie Place 8 miles12.8 km
- Coalsnaughton Place 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Crieff Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
Example postcodes in Blackford
PH4 1QR, PH4 1PY, PH4 1QB, PH4 1QG, PH4 1PZ, PH4 1QF, PH4 1PT, PH4 1QA, PH4 1PW … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 26.6 miles42.8 km
- Glasgow International Airport 36.7 miles59 km
- Gleneagles Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dunblane Railway Station 8.6 miles13.9 km
Hotels near Blackford Ad
- Coorie Inn Restaurant and Rooms 5 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Wyndham Duchally Country Estate 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cromlix 5 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Cairn Lodge 3.1 miles5.1 km
- The Meadowpark 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Glendevon Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Murraypark Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Inglewood House and Spa 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Broomhall Castle Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Crieff Hydro 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
Local points of interest
- Ardoch House Estate 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Braco Castle Estate 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Strathallan Castle Estate 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Abercairney Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Monzie Castle Estate 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Gask House Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Ochtertyre Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Recreation Park Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Airthrey Castle Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Keir House Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km