Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Invergowrie
Invergowrie — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Invergowrie · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Invergowrie is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,810 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4603°, -3.0612°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Invergowrie () is a village on the northwest bank of the Firth of Tay to the west of Dundee. Historically part of Perthshire, it was formerly incorporated as part of the city of Dundee, but is now administered as part of Perth and Kinross.
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Background
History
The old parish church, a roofless 16th century building currently in poor condition, survives on a mound in the old kirkyard, by the Gowrie Burn. This site was formerly close to the sea; much land has been reclaimed from the Firth of Tay in recent times, and it is now some way inland. This was an early Christian site, dedicated to St Curetán. An artistically important and well-preserved cross-slab carved on five faces from this site is on display in the Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Dating from the early 9th century, the front shows a cross decorated with interlace, the back three stylised clerics, one holding an object which may be a charter with appended seal, above two dragon-like…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4603, -3.0612
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- DD2 5AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Population
- 1,810
- Nearest railway station
- Invergowrie — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q653438 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Invergowrie (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Invergowrie2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Columba's Church and Hall of Scotland, Main Street, Invergowrie, Dundee
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Invergowrie New War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
All Souls Episcopal Church, Main Street, Invergowrie, Dundee
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Former Free Church, 46 Main Street, Invergowrie, Dundee
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Bullionfield
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Invergowrie War Memorial Park
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Invergowrie, souterrains W of TA Centre
Vineyards · 0.3 km
Invergowrie Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Site of Invergowrie Mill
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Dundee, Invergowrie, St Peter's Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Deer Leap
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Invergowrie railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
Invergowrie is a village in central Scotland with a population of 1,810. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,810
- Constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
Things to see in Invergowrie
107 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Invergowrie →
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Invergowrie New War Memorial
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📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
All Souls Episcopal Church, Main Street, Invergowrie, Dundee
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📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Former Free Church, 46 Main Street, Invergowrie, Dundee
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
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Invergowrie War Memorial Park
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Where to eat & stay near Invergowrie
Places to stay
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Invergowrie?
- Invergowrie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD2 5AW).
- What is Invergowrie?
- Invergowrie — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Invergowrie?
- The nearest railway station is Invergowrie, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD2 5AW.
- Is Invergowrie free to visit?
- Yes, Invergowrie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Invergowrie?
- The nearest railway station is Invergowrie, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD2 5AW.