Kinross-shire
Ward in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.219, -3.451 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 10 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01577 (Kinross) |
Kinross-shire sits in the south of Perth and Kinross in Scotland, centred on the small towns of Kinross and Milnathort and framed by the low Cleish Hills and the wide waters of Loch Leven. The loch is a national nature reserve important for migrating wildfowl and contains the evocative Loch Leven Castle, famed as the prison and escape site of Mary, Queen of Scots; the area is popular for walking, birdwatching and countryside pursuits.
Locally the economy blends agriculture, tourism and a commuter population who travel to Perth and Edinburgh, while small businesses and community services support village life. Heritage events such as agricultural shows, the Loch Leven Heritage Trail and conservation projects give the ward a strong sense of rural identity and active local civic life within the wider Perth and Kinross council area.
Postcode districts covering Kinross-shire
FK14, KY4, KY5, KY6, KY13, PH2
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 21.8 miles
- Livingston 23.1 miles
- Dunfermline 10.5 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.4 miles
- Perth 12.4 miles
- Glenrothes 10.5 miles
- Stirling 20 miles
- Falkirk 19.9 miles
- Musselburgh 24.8 miles
- Bathgate 23.4 miles
- Alloa 14.9 miles
- Grangemouth 17.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kinross Place 1.1 miles
- Milnathort Place 1.3 miles
- Crook of Devon Place 4.5 miles
- Glenfarg Place 4.6 miles
- Kinnesswood Place 4.7 miles
- Kelty Place 6.2 miles
- Ballingry Place 6.4 miles
- Lochgelly Place 8.1 miles
- Strathmiglo Place 8.1 miles
- Dunning Place 8.3 miles
- Kingseat Place 8.5 miles
- Cowdenbeath Ward 8.5 miles
Example postcodes in Kinross-shire
KY13 0UQ, KY13 0NX, KY13 8FN, KY13 8RU, KY4 0JD, KY13 8EQ, KY13 8AJ, PH2 9QW, PH2 9FW … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 18.8 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 44.8 miles
- Lochgelly Railway Station 7.9 miles
- Cowdenbeath Railway Station 8.5 miles
Hotels in Kinross-shire Ad
Schools in Kinross-shire
- Arngask Primary School Primary
- Cleish Primary School Primary
- Fossoway Primary School Primary
- Kinross High School Secondary
- Kinross Primary School Primary
- Milnathort Primary School Primary
- Portmoak Primary School Primary
- Seamab School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Loch Leven Nature reserve 3.5 miles
- Blairadam Estate 6.2 miles
- Lomond Hills Hill 7.8 miles
- Ochil Hills Hill 8.3 miles
- Ochil Hills Hill 8.6 miles
- Central Park Stadium 8.6 miles
- Dupplin Castle Estate 9.4 miles
- East End Park Stadium 9.9 miles
- Gask House Estate 11.1 miles
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 11.4 miles
- Elcho Priory Historic site 11.4 miles
- Scone Palace Estate 12.5 miles