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Perth and Kinross

January 04, 2023

Perth and Kinross (Scots: Pairth an Kinross; Scottish Gaelic: Peairt agus Ceann Rois) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland and a Lieutenancy Area. It borders onto the Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Fife, Highland and Stirling council areas. Perth is the administrative centre. With the exception of a large area of south-western Perthshire, the council area mostly corresponds to the historic counties of Perthshire and Kinross-shire.

Perth and Kinross
Pairth an Kinross
Peairt agus Ceann Rois
Coat of arms
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryScotland
Lieutenancy areaPerth and Kinross
Admin HQPerth
Government
 • BodyPerth & Kinross Council
 • ControlSNP minority (council NOC)
 • MPs
 • MSPs
Area
 • Total2,041 sq mi (5,286 km2)
 • RankRanked 5th
Population
 (2021)
 • Total151,290
 • RankRanked 12th
 • Density74/sq mi (29/km2)
ONS codeS12000024
ISO 3166 codeGB-PKN
Websitewww.pkc.gov.uk

Perthshire and Kinross-shire shared a joint county council from 1929 until 1975. The area formed a single local government district in 1975 within the Tayside region under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, and was then reconstituted as a unitary authority (with a minor boundary adjustment) in 1996 by the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

Geographically the area is split by the Highland Boundary Fault into a more mountainous northern part and a flatter southern part. The northern area is a popular tourist spot, while agriculture makes an important contribution to the southern part of the area.

The area is run by Perth and Kinross Council, and is represented by members of the Scottish National Party within both the Scottish Parliament and the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

History

See also: Perthshire, Kinross-shire, and Tayside
 
Perth & Clackmannan Shires. 1854. Civil Parish map

The historical counties of Perthshire and Kinross-shire were separate entities prior to 1975. Under the terms of the 1973 Local Government (Scotland) Act Kinross-shire became part of the Tayside region, while Perthshire was split between the Tayside and Central regions. Under the terms of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 these regions were dissolved in 1996 and the unitary authority of Perth and Kinross was created from the areas of Perthshire and Kinross-shire which were previously part of the Tayside region.[1][2]

Geography

 
Topographic map of Perth and Kinross

The Highland Boundary Fault runs across the region from the northeast to the southwest. This roughly divides the area between highland Perthshire, including part of the Grampian Mountains, to the north, and lowland Perthshire and Kinross to the south. The highland area is intersected with glacial valleys, often containing ribbon lakes, including Loch Tay and Loch Earn. The lowland area is a fertile region lying within the Central Lowlands.[3]

Economy

In the southern part of Perth and Kinross agriculture plays an important part of the local economy.[4] This includes the cultivation of fruits, fodder, wheat and seed potatoes.[3]

The scenic nature of the northern part of Perth and Kinross makes tourism an important part of the economy.[4] The Forestry Commission controls large parts of the area, which is also home to a number of hydroelectric dams.[3]

City

Towns and villages

Towns

Villages

Places of interest

Politics and governance

Local Council

Main article: Perth and Kinross Council

Following the 2022 Perth and Kinross Council election, part of the Scotland wide local elections, the composition of the local council was as follows:[5]

Scottish Parliament

Perth and Kinross is covered by two Scottish Parliament constituencies and one electoral region.[6] Following the 2021 Scottish Parliament election these two constituencies - Perthshire South and Kinross-shire and Perthshire North - are held respectively by Jim Fairlie and John Swinney, both members of the Scottish National Party.[7][8] Following the same election the electoral region - Mid Scotland and Fife - is represented by four members of the Scottish Conservatives, two members of Scottish Labour, and one member of the Scottish Greens.[9]

UK Parliament

Perth and Kinross is covered by two United Kingdom Parliament constituencies; Perth and North Perthshire and Ochil and South Perthshire.[6] Following the 2019 UK Parliamentary General Election these seats are respectively held by Pete Wishart and John Nicolson, both for the Scottish National Party.[10][11]

Referendums

On 18 September 2014, Perth and Kinross voted strongly "No" in the Scottish Independence Referendum, with a majority of 60.2% on a record turnout of 86.9% .[12]

On 23 June 2016, Perth and Kinross voted in favour of remain in the Brexit referendum, with a majority of 61.1% on a turnout of 73.7%.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ Lagasse, Paul; Columbia University (2018). "Kinross-shire". The Columbia Encyclopedia - Credo Reference (8th ed.). Columbia University Press. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. ^ Lagasse, Paul; Columbia University (2018). "Perthshire". The Columbia Encyclopedia - Credo Reference (8th ed.). Columbia University Press. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Perth and Kinross". Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Perth and Kinross". The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide - Credo Reference. Helicon. 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Perth & Kinross result - Scottish Council Elections 2022". BBC News. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  6. ^ a b "MPs and MSPs". www.pkc.gov.uk. Perth & Kinross Council. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Perthshire South and Kinross-shire". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Perthshire North". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Mid Scotland and Fife". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Perth & North Perthshire parliamentary constituency - Election 2019". BBC News. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Ochil & South Perthshire parliamentary constituency - Election 2019". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Scotland Decides". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  13. ^ "EU Referendum local results - P". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 25 August 2020.

External links

  • Perth and Kinross Council
  • . Archived from the original on 2 March 2013.
  • The Perthshire Diary – 365 history stories
  • Perth City
  • A Vision of Britain Through Time: A vision of Perth and Kinross
  • Perth and Kinross at Curlie

January 04, 2023
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Perth and Kinross Scots Pairth an Kinross Scottish Gaelic Peairt agus Ceann Rois is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland and a Lieutenancy Area It borders onto the Aberdeenshire Angus Argyll and Bute Clackmannanshire Dundee Fife Highland and Stirling council areas Perth is the administrative centre With the exception of a large area of south western Perthshire the council area mostly corresponds to the historic counties of Perthshire and Kinross shire Perth and KinrossPairth an KinrossPeairt agus Ceann RoisCoat of armsSovereign stateUnited KingdomConstituent countryScotlandLieutenancy areaPerth and KinrossAdmin HQPerthGovernment BodyPerth amp Kinross Council ControlSNP minority council NOC MPsJohn Nicolson Peter Wishart MSPsJim Fairlie John SwinneyArea Total2 041 sq mi 5 286 km2 RankRanked 5thPopulation 2021 Total151 290 RankRanked 12th Density74 sq mi 29 km2 ONS codeS12000024ISO 3166 codeGB PKNWebsitewww wbr pkc wbr gov wbr ukPerthshire and Kinross shire shared a joint county council from 1929 until 1975 The area formed a single local government district in 1975 within the Tayside region under the Local Government Scotland Act 1973 and was then reconstituted as a unitary authority with a minor boundary adjustment in 1996 by the Local Government etc Scotland Act 1994 Geographically the area is split by the Highland Boundary Fault into a more mountainous northern part and a flatter southern part The northern area is a popular tourist spot while agriculture makes an important contribution to the southern part of the area The area is run by Perth and Kinross Council and is represented by members of the Scottish National Party within both the Scottish Parliament and the Parliament of the United Kingdom Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Economy 4 City 5 Towns and villages 5 1 Towns 5 2 Villages 6 Places of interest 7 Politics and governance 7 1 Local Council 7 2 Scottish Parliament 7 3 UK Parliament 7 4 Referendums 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditSee also Perthshire Kinross shire and Tayside Perth amp Clackmannan Shires 1854 Civil Parish map The historical counties of Perthshire and Kinross shire were separate entities prior to 1975 Under the terms of the 1973 Local Government Scotland Act Kinross shire became part of the Tayside region while Perthshire was split between the Tayside and Central regions Under the terms of the Local Government etc Scotland Act 1994 these regions were dissolved in 1996 and the unitary authority of Perth and Kinross was created from the areas of Perthshire and Kinross shire which were previously part of the Tayside region 1 2 Geography Edit Topographic map of Perth and Kinross The Highland Boundary Fault runs across the region from the northeast to the southwest This roughly divides the area between highland Perthshire including part of the Grampian Mountains to the north and lowland Perthshire and Kinross to the south The highland area is intersected with glacial valleys often containing ribbon lakes including Loch Tay and Loch Earn The lowland area is a fertile region lying within the Central Lowlands 3 Economy EditIn the southern part of Perth and Kinross agriculture plays an important part of the local economy 4 This includes the cultivation of fruits fodder wheat and seed potatoes 3 The scenic nature of the northern part of Perth and Kinross makes tourism an important part of the economy 4 The Forestry Commission controls large parts of the area which is also home to a number of hydroelectric dams 3 City EditPerthTowns and villages EditTowns Edit Aberfeldy Alyth Auchterarder Blairgowrie and Rattray Coupar Angus Crieff Dunkeld Kinross Milnathort Pitlochry Villages Edit Abbots Deuglie Aberargie Abercairny Aberdalgie Abernethy Abernyte Aberuthven Achalader Acharn Achnafauld Airntully Aldclune Almondbank Amulree Ardler Ardoch Ardtalnaig Balado Balbeggie Ballinluig Bankfoot Birnam Blackford Blair Atholl Blairingone Braco Bridge of Balgie Bridge of Cally Bridge of Earn Bridge of Tilt Burrelton Campmuir Caputh Carnbo Carpow Carsehall Clunie Collace Comrie Cottown Craigie Crook of Devon Dalguise Dalqueich Dowally Dull Duncrievie Dunning Errol Fearnan Findo Gask Finegand Forgandenny Forteviot Fortingall Fowlis Wester Garrow Glencarse Glenfarg Glenlomond Glenshee Grandtully Greenloaning Harrietfield Huntingtower and Ruthvenfield Inchture Inchyra Invergowrie Invermay Kenmore Kettins Killiecrankie Kilspindie Kinfauns Kingoodie Kinloch Blairgowrie Kinloch Coupar Angus Kinloch Rannoch Kinnaird Atholl Kinnaird Gowrie Kinnesswood Kinrossie Kirkmichael Lawers Leetown Logierait Longforgan Luncarty Madderty Meigle Meikleour Methven Middleton Moneydie Monzievaird Murthly Muthill Ochtertyre Old Blair Pitcairngreen Pitkeathly Wells Pitmiddle Powmill Rait Redgorton Rhynd Rumbling Bridge Scone Scotlandwell Spittal of Glenshee Stanley St Fillans St Madoes Strathtay Tibbermore Trinafour Tullibardine Waterloo Weem Wolfhill WoodsidePlaces of interest EditAshintully Castle Atholl Country Life Museum Ben Lawers Blackhall Roman Camps Blair Atholl Mill Blair Castle Cateran Trail Cairngorms National Park Castle Menzies Clan Donnachaidh Centre Cluny House Gardens Dirnanean House Drummond Castle Edradour Distillery Elcho Castle Forest of Atholl Fortingall Yew Glen Lyon Grampian Mountains Kindrogan House Lendrick Muir School Loch Earn Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Loch Rannoch Loch Tay Melville Monument Portmoak Rannoch Moor Strathearn Whitefield CastlePolitics and governance EditLocal Council Edit Main article Perth and Kinross Council Following the 2022 Perth and Kinross Council election part of the Scotland wide local elections the composition of the local council was as follows 5 Party CouncillorsScottish National Party 16Conservative 14Liberal Democrat 4Independent 4Labour 2Scottish Parliament Edit Perth and Kinross is covered by two Scottish Parliament constituencies and one electoral region 6 Following the 2021 Scottish Parliament election these two constituencies Perthshire South and Kinross shire and Perthshire North are held respectively by Jim Fairlie and John Swinney both members of the Scottish National Party 7 8 Following the same election the electoral region Mid Scotland and Fife is represented by four members of the Scottish Conservatives two members of Scottish Labour and one member of the Scottish Greens 9 UK Parliament Edit Perth and Kinross is covered by two United Kingdom Parliament constituencies Perth and North Perthshire and Ochil and South Perthshire 6 Following the 2019 UK Parliamentary General Election these seats are respectively held by Pete Wishart and John Nicolson both for the Scottish National Party 10 11 Referendums Edit On 18 September 2014 Perth and Kinross voted strongly No in the Scottish Independence Referendum with a majority of 60 2 on a record turnout of 86 9 12 On 23 June 2016 Perth and Kinross voted in favour of remain in the Brexit referendum with a majority of 61 1 on a turnout of 73 7 13 See also EditPerth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Spirit of Youth Awards List of places in Perth and KinrossReferences Edit Lagasse Paul Columbia University 2018 Kinross shire The Columbia Encyclopedia Credo Reference 8th ed Columbia University Press Retrieved 24 August 2020 Lagasse Paul Columbia University 2018 Perthshire The Columbia Encyclopedia Credo Reference 8th ed Columbia University Press Retrieved 24 August 2020 a b c Perth and Kinross Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc Retrieved 24 August 2020 a b Perth and Kinross The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide Credo Reference Helicon 2018 Retrieved 25 August 2020 Perth amp Kinross result Scottish Council Elections 2022 BBC News Retrieved 5 October 2022 a b MPs and MSPs www pkc gov uk Perth amp Kinross Council 7 January 2020 Retrieved 25 August 2020 Perthshire South and Kinross shire BBC News BBC Retrieved 27 May 2021 Perthshire North BBC News BBC Retrieved 27 May 2021 Mid Scotland and Fife BBC News BBC Retrieved 27 May 2021 Perth amp North Perthshire parliamentary constituency Election 2019 BBC News Retrieved 25 August 2020 Ochil amp South Perthshire parliamentary constituency Election 2019 BBC News BBC Retrieved 25 August 2020 Scotland Decides BBC News BBC Retrieved 25 August 2020 EU Referendum local results P BBC News BBC Retrieved 25 August 2020 External links EditPerth and Kinross at Wikipedia s sister projects Definitions from Wiktionary Media from Commons Travel information from Wikivoyage Perth and Kinross Council Scottish Local Government areas and history Archived from the original on 2 March 2013 The Perthshire Diary 365 history stories Perth City A Vision of Britain Through Time A vision of Perth and Kinross Perth and Kinross at Curlie Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Perth and Kinross amp oldid 1122823412, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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