Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Dunning
Also known as: Dúnán (Albain)
Dunning — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunning is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 970 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3118°, -3.5890°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Dunning is a small village in Perth and Kinross in Scotland with a population of about 1,000. The village centres around the 12th–13th century former parish church of St. Serf, where the Dupplin Cross is displayed (Historic Scotland; open in summer without entrance charge). It is in Strathearn, north of the Ochil Hills. It is just south of the A9, between Auchterarder and Perth.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There was an Iron Age fort on Dun Knock (no visible remains) and a 1st-century Roman camp at Kincladie (part of the rampart and ditch survive in Kincladie Wood). The former is the probable origin of the name Dunning, ex Old Irish dúnán 'little fort'. Legend tells that Saint Serf (fl. 8th century?) killed a dragon here, and there is a thorn tree planted in Jacobite times. The Dunning Parish Historical Society website includes St. Serf's Church graveyard survey and Dunning parish census records, both useful for genealogy research. The village (except the church) was burned during the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion. The oldest surviving house (recently restored) dates from the 1730s. The fountain at…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.3118, -3.5890
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH2 0RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Population
- 970
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles — 9.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1012257 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunning, Perth and Kinross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Netherholm - geograph.org.uk - 369050.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thorn Tree
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
United Presbyterian Church, Yetts O' Muckhart Road, Dunning
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Dunning War Comforts Committee Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Dupplin Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
St Serf's Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Dunning Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
St Serf's Church, Dunning
Historic churches · 0.1 km
War Memorial, Perth Road, Chalmers Street, Dunning
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Dunning, standing stone 300m SE of Leadketty Holdings
Windmills · 0.3 km
Findony
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Dun Knock, Dunning
Vineyards · 0.5 km
Lochmanor Holiday Lodge Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Dunning is a village in central Scotland with a population of 970. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 970
- Constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
Things to see in Dunning
134 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Dunning →
📷 4
📷 3
📷 3
📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ochil Hills
Ochil Hills in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Ochil and South Perthshire
Ochil and South Perthshire in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4.PNG?width=1200)
📷 3
📷 2
📷 4Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Innerdouny Hill
Innerdouny Hill in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Glen Eagles
Glen Eagles in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Auchterarder railway station
Auchterarder railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Community School of Auchterarder
Community School of Auchterarder in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
RAF Findo Gask
RAF Findo Gask in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder
Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dupplin Cross
Dupplin Cross in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Dunning railway station
Dunning railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Castlehill Reservoir
Castlehill Reservoir — reservoir in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on River Devon.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Cloan House
Cloan House — house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Kincardine Castle
Kincardine Castle — castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, south of Auchterarder.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Montrose Mausoleum
Montrose Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Thorn Tree
Thorn Tree — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
United Presbyterian Church, Yetts O' Muckhart Road, Dunning
United Presbyterian Church, Yetts O' Muckhart Road, Dunning — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dunning War Comforts Committee Memorial
Dunning War Comforts Committee Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dupplin Cross
Dupplin Cross in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Serf's Church
St Serf's Church — 1808-1810 church building in Dunning, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Dunning Bridge
Dunning Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dunning
Places to stay
📷 2Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lochmanor Holiday Lodge Park
Lochmanor Holiday Lodge Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Grand Eagles Luxury Lodge Park
Grand Eagles Luxury Lodge Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Islabank CAMC CL
Islabank CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Noah's Ark Caravan Park
Noah's Ark Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Perth Youth Hostel
Perth Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Gallowhill Campsite
Gallowhill Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Johnstone Arms Hotel, 48 Stirling Street, Alva
Johnstone Arms Hotel, 48 Stirling Street, Alva in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More towns in this region
📷 4
📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Achahoish
Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5
📷 5Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Ardentinny
Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunning?
- Dunning is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH2 0RJ).
- What is Dunning?
- Dunning — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dunning?
- The nearest railway station is Gleneagles, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH2 0RJ.
- Is Dunning free to visit?
- Yes, Dunning is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunning?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH2 0RJ. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency.