Blairgowrie and Glens
Ward in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.724, -3.446 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 11 60 |
Blairgowrie and Glens is an electoral ward in Perth and Kinross centred on the twin burghs of Blairgowrie and Rattray on the River Ericht, reaching out into the surrounding upland glens at the southern edge of the Highlands near the foothills of the Cairngorms. It blends a compact market‑town feel with wide swathes of farmland, woods and hills, making it a quietly scenic part of eastern Perthshire popular with walkers, anglers and people seeking rural retreats.
The local economy mixes agriculture - especially soft‑fruit and orchard growing - with tourism and local services; Blairgowrie is well known for its golf courses and for community events such as the Highland games. As an electoral ward it returns local councillors to Perth and Kinross Council under Scotland’s single transferable vote system, reflecting a largely rural electorate with a strong sense of community identity and stewardship of the surrounding landscape.
Postcode districts covering Blairgowrie and Glens
Most populated places nearby
Example postcodes in Blairgowrie and Glens
PH10 7DT, PH10 6QH, PH10 7EN, PH10 7AT, PH10 6QR, PH10 7BL, PH10 7FJ, PH10 7LS, PH10 6FB … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 53.6 miles86.2 km
- Aberdeen Airport 57.4 miles92.4 km
- Pitlochry Railway Station 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Dunkeld and Birnam Railway Station 12.6 miles20.3 km
Hotels in Blairgowrie and Glens Ad
Schools in Blairgowrie and Glens
- Blairgowrie High School Secondary
- Kirkmichael Primary School Primary
- Newhill Primary School Primary
- Rattray Primary School Primary
- St Stephen's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Forter Castle Historic site 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Forest of Alyth Forest 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Dalmunzie Estate Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Tulchan Lodge Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Bamff Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Balnakeilly Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Caenlochan Forest Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Airlie Castle Estate 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Inchtuthil Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Murthly Castle Estate 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Lude House Estate 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Belmont Castle Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km