Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.417, -3.581 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 02 26 |
| Population: | 1,200 |
| Dialling code: | 01738 (Perth) |
Methven is a small village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, situated a few miles west of Perth on fertile Perthshire farmland. Its setting is typically lowland rather than Highland, and the locality is known for its agricultural roots and a compact village centre. The area is also notable historically for the Battle of Methven in 1306, and for nearby country houses such as Methven Castle, which reflect the long local history.
Today Methven combines that rural character with modern life as a small commuter and local service centre: there are community facilities, a primary school and local shops, and residents often travel into Perth for wider services and work. Socially it feels like a close-knit village with volunteer-run clubs and occasional local events, while the surrounding landscape still underpins farming and outdoor pursuits.
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