Strathearn

#5335 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Strathearn or Strath Earn is the strath of the River Earn, in Scotland, extending from Loch Earn in the West to the River Tay in the east. Strathearn was one of the original provinces of the Kingdom of Alba, and was led by a mormaer and then an Earl. The province was bounded on the north by Atholl, north west by Breadalbane, south west by Menteith, south east by Fife, and on the east by Perthia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°19'57"N, 3°40'57"W

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Strathearn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gleneagles, Crieff Golf Club, Dupplin Cross, Innerpeffray Library.

4.6 miSW
Golf
Gleneagles
118 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Scottish countryside, Gleneagles stands as a beacon of golfing excellence, offering a blend of natural beauty and sporting challenge that is revered across the globe. This prestigious golf resort, with its rich heritage dating back to the...
6.5 miNW
56°22'46"N • 3°49'42"W
Crieff Golf Club, Crieff
165 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
3.9 miE
Church, Archaeological site, Romanesque architecture
Dupplin Cross, Perth
100 min walk • The Dupplin Cross is a carved, monumental Pictish stone, which dates from around 800 AD. It was first recorded by Thomas Pennant in 1769, on a hillside in Strathearn, a little to the north of Forteviot and Dunning.
3.8 miW
Library
Innerpeffray Library, Crieff
96 min walk • Innerpeffray Library was the first lending library in Scotland. It is located in the hamlet of Innerpeffray, by the River Earn in Perth and Kinross, 4 miles southeast of Crieff. The library building is Category A listed.
2.7 miS
Town
Auchterarder
70 min walk • Auchterarder is a small town located north of the Ochil Hills in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, and home to the Gleneagles Hotel. The 1+1⁄2-mile-long High Street of Auchterarder gave the town its popular name of "The Lang Toun" or Long Town. The modern town is a shopping destination with a variety of independent shops and cafes.
3.6 miN
Monastery
Inchaffray Abbey
92 min walk • Inchaffray Abbey was situated by the village of Madderty, midway between Perth and Crieff in Strathearn, Scotland. The only traces now visible are an earth mound and some walls on rising ground which once formed an island where the abbey once stood.
6.3 miSW
Town
Blackford
161 min walk • Blackford is located in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, approximately 5 miles from the town of Auchterarder. The village is located just off the A9 between Perth and Stirling which has been bypassed since 1978.
3.9 miE
Village
Dunning
99 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Perth and Kinross region of Scotland, Dunning is a charming village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, Dunning is the perfect destination for nature lovers...