Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Abernethy
Abernethy — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Abernethy is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,460 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3265°, -3.3109°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Abernethy is a village and former burgh in the Perth and Kinross council area and historic county of Perthshire, in the east central Lowlands of Scotland. The village is situated in rural Strathearn, 8 miles (13 km) south-east of the city of Perth, near the River Earn's confluence with the River Tay and on the northern edge of the Ochil Hills. Formerly the site of a number of Roman encampments, Abernethy became an important Pictish religious and political centre. The village was the setting for the Treaty of Abernethy, where Malcolm Canmore gave allegiance to William the Conqueror and its mediaeval round tower marks the site of a former abbey and, later, collegiate church. The civil parish of Abernethy also contains the nearby settlement of Aberargie and traditionally extends to Mugdrum Island in the Firth of Tay. It is part of the Almond and Earn ward for elections to Perth and Kinross Council
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Background
History
.]] There is evidence of early settlement in the area, with a Bronze Age log boat being discovered at Carpow in 2001, believed to date from around 1,000 BC. The Carpow boat is one of the best-preserved examples in Britain, and the second-oldest example of a boat recovered in Scotland. Remains of suspected pre-historic stone circles have been discovered to the north and south of the village. Castle Law was the site of an Iron Age hillfort, first excavated in the late 19th century. A group of Roman sites within the village have been given the name "the Abernethy complex", including later use of the fortress at Castle Law and the site of the former Carpow Roman Fort to the east of the village.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3265, -3.3109
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH2 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Population
- 1,460
Sources
- wikidata: Q744726 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abernethy, Perth and Kinross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Across fields to Abernethy - geograph.org.uk - 157440.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Nethy Falls
Waterfalls · 0.4 km
To the three local women accused of witchcraft in 1662
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Site of Ballomill
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Abernethy Mercat Cross and War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
War Memorial, Main Street, Abernethy
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Abernethy Round Tower
Cathedrals · 0.7 km
Kirk Of St Bride, School Wynd, Abernethy
Historic churches · 0.8 km
School Wynd
Museums · 0.8 km
The WItches' Hole
Caves · 0.8 km
Museum of Abernethy
Museums · 0.8 km
Castle Law, Abernethy
Vineyards · 0.8 km
Abernethy is a village in central Scotland with a population of 1,460. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,460
- Constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
Things to see in Abernethy
88 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Abernethy →
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Town House, High Street, Newburgh
Town House, High Street, Newburgh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
MacDuff's Cross
MacDuff's Cross in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Newburgh railway station
Newburgh railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Carpow Roman Fort
Carpow Roman Fort in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Glencarse railway station
Glencarse railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5📷 4Cathedrals · Central Scotland
Abernethy Round Tower
Abernethy Round Tower in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Abernethy railway station
Abernethy railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Glenburnie railway station
Glenburnie railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Lindores railway station
Lindores railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
All Saints Church, Glencarse
All Saints Church, Glencarse — architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
Nearby
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
To the three local women accused of witchcraft in 1662
To the three local women accused of witchcraft in 1662 — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Site of Ballomill
Site of Ballomill — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy
South United Free Church, Kirk Wynd, Abernethy — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Abernethy Mercat Cross and War Memorial
Abernethy Mercat Cross and War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Street, Abernethy
War Memorial, Main Street, Abernethy — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Abernethy
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Pillars of Hercules
Pillars of Hercules — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Fernlea CL Caravan Site
Fernlea CL Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
South Valleyfield
South Valleyfield — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Perth Youth Hostel
Perth Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 4Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Annsmuir Caravan Park
Annsmuir Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Coaltown of Balgonie
Coaltown of Balgonie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abernethy?
- Abernethy is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH2 9LG).
- What is Abernethy?
- Abernethy — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Abernethy?
- Drivers can use postcode PH2 9LG.
- Is Abernethy free to visit?
- Yes, Abernethy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abernethy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH2 9LG. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency.