Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenmore?
- Kenmore is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (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.