📌 Town in Perth & Kinross
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The old staging post and county town of Kinross-shire spreads across flat ground a short distance from the watery expanse of Loch Leven, separated from the loch by the grounds of Kinross House. The settlement’s focal point is around a reddish clock tower (part of the former town hall) with a handful of nearby shops and cafes. We haven’t tried any of the latter yet, but we enjoyed a superb lunch at Heaven Scent in neighbouring Milnathort. Wildfowl far outnumber the human population around here, and most visitors will be heading for the water’s edge. We’ve listed the local sights below: the highlight must be the island stronghold of Lochleven Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned for a year from June 1567. Boats to the island depart from the jetty in Kirkgate Park.
🌍 Location
📌 Perth & Kinross
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NO 119021
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.203358,-3.420875
🚶 The loch is a conveniently short walk from the main street, from where you can get the boat out to Lochleven Castle. Our walk around the loch also passes by, or close to, several other local attractions (allow a full day).
🚌 Long distance coaches from most other Scottish cities stop on the edge of town; there are also local bus routes.
Explore nearby
<1 mi away
>> Lochleven Castle ★★★
>> Loch Leven ★★
<3 mi away
>> Burleigh Castle ★★ (2 mi ↑)
