Methven
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.
Postcode districts covering Methven
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Dunfermline 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Perth 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Glenrothes 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Stirling 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Alloa 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 23.1 miles37.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Almondbank Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Perth City North Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Almond and Earn Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Luncarty Place 5 miles8.1 km
- Perth City South Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Perth Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Perth City Centre Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Forgandenny Place 6.2 miles10 km
- Bankfoot Place 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Friarton or Moncreiffe Island Island 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Stanley Place 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Scone Place 6.8 miles10.9 km
Example postcodes in Methven
PH1 3PF, PH1 3QF, PH1 3PH, PH1 3PR, PH1 3QP, PH1 3UH, PH1 3DY, PH1 3PX, PH1 3PJ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 33.2 miles53.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 49.9 miles80.3 km
- Perth Railway Station, Scotland 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Dunkeld and Birnam Railway Station 9.7 miles15.6 km
Hotels near Methven Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Perth 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Sunbank House Metro Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- The Lodge at Perth Racecourse 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Parklands Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Merryburn - Rooms and Courtyard Studios 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Scone Arms Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Royal George Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- Murrayshall Country Estate 4 8 miles12.9 km
- The Earn Hotel 8.1 miles13.1 km
Schools in Methven
- Methven Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Methven Castle Estate 1 mile1.6 km
- McDiarmid Park Stadium 4 miles6.4 km
- Gask House Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Perth Racecourse Recreation 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Dupplin Castle Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Scone Palace Estate 5.7 miles9.3 km
- Abercairney Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Elcho Priory Historic site 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Murthly Castle Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Monzie Castle Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Strathallan Castle Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Balthayock House Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km