Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Kenmore
Also known as: A' Cheannmhor, A' Cheannmhor, Peairt is Ceann Rois
Kenmore — 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
Kenmore is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5852°, -3.9988°.
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Kenmore (Scottish Gaelic: A' Cheannmhor, IPA:[ˈaˈçaun̴̪auvɔɾ]) is a small village in Perthshire, in the Highlands of Scotland, located where Loch Tay drains into the River Tay.
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Background
History
The village dates from the 16th century. It and the neighbouring Castle were originally known as Balloch (from Gaelic bealach, 'pass'). The original village was sited on the north side of river approximately 2 mi from its present site and was known as Inchadney. In 1540 Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy started the construction of Balloch castle on the opposite bank of the river and the entire village was moved to a prominent headland by the shores of Loch Tay, hence the name Kenmore, which translates from Scots Gaelic to "big (or large) head". The village as it is seen today is a model village laid out by 3rd Earl of Breadalbane in 1760. Kenmore Pier in Loch Tay was built for the Loch Tay…
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- Coordinates
- 56.5852, -3.9988
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH15 2NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- wikidata: Q459768 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kenmore, Perth and Kinross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kenmore from Black Rock.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lieutenant P J S McPhail Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Kenmore Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Kenmore Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Isle of Spar, Crannog
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Maxwell's Temple
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Taymouth Castle
Castles · 0.5 km
Scottish Crannog Centre
Museums · 0.7 km
Priory Island, Crannog
Abbeys & priories · 0.7 km
Estate Bridge, Apollo's Temple, Taymouth Castle
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Taymouth Saw Mill
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Bridge, Taymouth Sawmill
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Black Rock Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 1.1 km
Kenmore is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kenmore
137 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kenmore →
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Croft Moraig
Croft Moraig — stone circle in the county Perthshire, Scotland.
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★ Iconic📷 4
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Meall nan Aighean
Meall nan Aighean — Named summit at 981 m.
📷 2Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Creag Odhar
Creag Odhar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Falls of Keltney
Falls of Keltney in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · Scottish Highlands
Comrie Castle
Comrie Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
River Lyon
River Lyon in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Milton of Coshieville
Milton of Coshieville — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Coshieville Farm
Coshieville Farm — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dun Mac Tual
Dun Mac Tual — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Creag a' Ghiubhais, Fort
Creag a' Ghiubhais, Fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
Croft Moraig Stone Circle
Croft Moraig Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Litigan, dun site
Litigan, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Meall na Aighean East Top
Meall na Aighean East Top — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Meall na Aighean West Top
Meall na Aighean West Top — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · Scottish Highlands
Keltneyburn Smithy
Keltneyburn Smithy — a gallery in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
General David Stewart Memorial
General David Stewart Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Carnbane Castle
Carnbane Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glengoulandie Camping & Caravanning
Glengoulandie Camping & Caravanning — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Balloch Park
Balloch Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Creag a'Chaisteal,dun
Creag a'Chaisteal,dun — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
homestead 375m W of Balintyre
homestead 375m W of Balintyre — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 2Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Creag a' Ghiubhais, Balnacraig
Creag a' Ghiubhais, Balnacraig — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Lieutenant P J S McPhail Memorial
Lieutenant P J S McPhail Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kenmore Parish Church
Kenmore Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Kenmore Bridge
Kenmore Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Isle of Spar, Crannog
Isle of Spar, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Maxwell's Temple
Maxwell's Temple — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Taymouth Castle
Taymouth Castle — castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Kenmore
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Balloch Park
Balloch Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Boreland Loch Tay Bunkhouse
Boreland Loch Tay Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Aberfeldy Aire motorhome stopover
Aberfeldy Aire motorhome stopover — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glengoulandie Camping & Caravanning
Glengoulandie Camping & Caravanning — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Aberfeldy Caravan Park
Aberfeldy Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Balnaguard Inn
Balnaguard Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Dundarach Hotel, Perth Road
Dundarach Hotel, Perth Road in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenmore?
- Kenmore is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH15 2NU).
- What is Kenmore?
- Kenmore — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kenmore?
- Drivers can use postcode PH15 2NU.
- Is Kenmore free to visit?
- Yes, Kenmore is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kenmore?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH15 2NU. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.