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 miles35.1 km
- Livingston 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Dunfermline 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Perth 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Glenrothes 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Stirling 20 miles32.2 km
- Falkirk 19.9 miles32 km
- Musselburgh 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bathgate 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Alloa 14.9 miles24 km
- Grangemouth 17.3 miles27.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Kinross Place 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Milnathort Place 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Crook of Devon Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Glenfarg Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Kinnesswood Place 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Kelty Place 6.2 miles10 km
- Ballingry Place 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Lochgelly Place 8.1 miles13 km
- Strathmiglo Place 8.1 miles13 km
- Dunning Place 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Kingseat Place 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Cowdenbeath Ward 8.5 miles13.7 km
Example postcodes in Kinross-shire
KY13 9HA, KY13 8YS, KY4 0JH, KY6 3JJ, KY13 0PN, KY13 9GD, KY13 8RB, KY13 8GJ, KY13 8TZ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 44.8 miles72.2 km
- Lochgelly Railway Station 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Cowdenbeath Railway Station 8.5 miles13.6 km
Hotels near Kinross-shire Ad
- Green Hotel 1.2 miles2 km
- The Covenanter Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Earn Hotel 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Auld Mill House Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunfermline 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Best Western Balgeddie House Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Beath Inn 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Dunning Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
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 miles5.6 km
- Blairadam Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Lomond Hills Hill 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Central Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Dupplin Castle Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- East End Park Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Gask House Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Elcho Priory Historic site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Scone Palace Estate 12.5 miles20.2 km