Forgandenny
Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.349, -3.475 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 08 18 |
| Population: | 590 |
| Dialling code: | 01738 (Perth) |
Forgandenny is a small village in the council area of Perth and Kinross in central Scotland, set in the gentle lowland landscape of Strathearn a short distance from Perth. It sits amid arable farmland and rolling countryside close to the valley of the River Earn, making it a quiet base within easy reach of bigger towns while retaining a distinctly rural feel.
Historically a parish settlement, Forgandenny retains a mix of traditional 18th–19th century buildings and newer houses; agriculture remains important locally, complemented by residents who commute to nearby centres. Community life is centred on local amenities and events, and the surrounding country estates, lanes and riverside walks make it appealing to walkers and anyone after a taste of rural Perthshire life.
Postcode districts covering Forgandenny
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 21.8 miles35 km
- Dunfermline 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Perth 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Glenrothes 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Stirling 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Alloa 20 miles32.3 km
- Grangemouth 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Bo'ness 24 miles38.5 km
- Rosyth 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Methil 20.6 miles33.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Almond and Earn Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Bridge of Earn Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Perth City South Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Friarton or Moncreiffe Island Island 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Perth Place 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Perth City Centre Ward 3.8 miles6 km
- Perth City North Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Dunning Place 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Almondbank Place 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Glenfarg Place 5.6 miles9 km
- Scone Place 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Methven Place 6.2 miles10 km
Example postcodes in Forgandenny
PH2 9EN, PH2 9EL, PH2 9FB, PH2 9EJ, PH2 9EG, PH2 9EU, PH2 9EF, PH2 9EP, PH2 9ET … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 27.8 miles44.8 km
- Glasgow International Airport 49.5 miles79.6 km
- Perth Railway Station, Scotland 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Gleneagles Station 11.1 miles17.8 km
Hotels near Forgandenny Ad
- Sunbank House Metro Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Earn Hotel 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Parklands Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Perth 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Scone Arms Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Royal George Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Murrayshall Country Estate 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Lodge at Perth Racecourse 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Salutation Hotel 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
Schools in Forgandenny
- Forgandenny Primary School Primary
- Strathallan School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Dupplin Castle Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Scone Palace Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Elcho Priory Historic site 3.9 miles6.3 km
- McDiarmid Park Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Gask House Estate 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Perth Racecourse Recreation 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Methven Castle Estate 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Balthayock House Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Pitfour Castle Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 10 miles16.1 km
- Abercairney Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Strathallan Castle Estate 10.8 miles17.3 km