Dunkeld and Birnam
Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.563, -3.578 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 03 42 |
| Population: | 1,340 |
| Dialling code: | 01350 (Dunkeld) |
The twin settlements of Dunkeld and Birnam sit either side of the River Tay in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Dunkeld is compact and picturesque, centred on the atmospheric ruins of Dunkeld Cathedral and a string of Georgian houses, while Birnam spills into ancient woodland - including Birnam Wood and the celebrated Birnam Oak - linked by a bridge and a small station that provides easy access to Perth and beyond. Nearby walks, riverside scenery and spots such as The Hermitage make the area a magnet for walkers and anglers.
Historically the area has deep ecclesiastical and Pictish connections and a strong literary association thanks to Shakespeare’s use of Birnam Wood in Macbeth; that blend of history and landscape underpins local identity. Today the economy leans on tourism, outdoor recreation and small local businesses - galleries, cafés and fishing guides - alongside more prosaic commuting and farming, with active conservation and community groups keeping the cultural life lively.
Postcode districts covering Dunkeld and Birnam
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Strathtay Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Bankfoot Place 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Murthly Place 5 miles8 km
- Stanley Place 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Luncarty Place 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Blairgowrie Place 9.4 miles15.1 km
Example postcodes in Dunkeld and Birnam
PH8 0YZ, PH8 0QB, PH8 0DF, PH8 0AY, PH8 0AQ, PH8 0DL, PH8 0AZ, PH8 0AB, PH8 0EP … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 43.1 miles69.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 58 miles93.3 km
- Dunkeld and Birnam Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Pitlochry Railway Station 11.3 miles18.3 km
Hotels in Dunkeld and Birnam Ad
Schools in Dunkeld and Birnam
- Royal School Of Dunkeld Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Murthly Castle Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Inchtuthil Archaeological site 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Methven Castle Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Perth Racecourse Recreation 10.6 miles17.1 km
- McDiarmid Park Stadium 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Forest of Alyth Forest 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Balnakeilly Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Scone Palace Estate 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Bamff Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Bolfracks Estate Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Hallyburton House Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Elcho Priory Historic site 14.4 miles23.2 km