Crieff
Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.374, -3.84 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NN 86 21 |
| Population: | 7,430 |
| Dialling code: | 01764 |
Crieff in Perth and Kinross, Scotland sits at the western edge of the Strathearn valley, about 12 miles west of Perth and within easy reach of Loch Earn and the southern Highlands. Its sheltered setting of rolling farmland and hills made it a historic centre for cattle droving and a 19th‑century spa destination, and those landscape qualities still shape the town’s character.
Today the local economy mixes agriculture, tourism and services: the long‑running holiday resort Crieff Hydro and the nearby Glenturret Distillery draw visitors, while markets, independent shops and outdoor activities remain important. There’s a strong sense of community with seasonal fairs and events that celebrate the town’s rural and historic roots.
Postcode districts covering Crieff
Most populated places nearby
- Perth 15 miles24.2 km
- Stirling 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Alloa 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Stenhousemuir 23.9 miles38.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Muthill Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Comrie Place 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Strathearn Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Auchterarder Place 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Braco Place 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Strathallan Ward 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Blackford Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
Example postcodes in Crieff
PH7 4AU, PH7 3ST, PH7 3BW, PH7 3HX, PH7 3QQ, PH7 3AX, PH7 4DA, PH7 4LE, PH7 3JY … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 34.4 miles55.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 41.5 miles66.8 km
- Gleneagles Station 8 miles12.9 km
- Dunblane Railway Station 13.8 miles22.3 km
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Schools in Crieff
- Ardvreck School Independent - primary
- Ardvreck School All ages
- Crieff High School Secondary
- Crieff Primary School Primary
- Morrison's Academy Independent - all ages
- St Dominic's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Monzie Castle Estate 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ochtertyre Estate 1.2 miles2 km
- Abercairney Estate 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Strathallan Castle Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Aberuchill Estate Estate 7.4 miles12 km
- Braco Castle Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Ardoch House Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Gask House Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Forest of Glenartney Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Methven Castle Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 11.8 miles18.9 km