Perth and Kinross
§ This page gives an overview of the Perth and Kinross local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Perth and Kinross covers central Scotland from the Lowland farmlands to the Highland mountains. The city of Perth serves as the administrative centre, and the area is known for its historic castles, outdoor activities, and whisky distilleries. Tourism, agriculture, and services drive the economy.
Perth and Kinross Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Perth and Kinross local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Perth and Kinross can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Perth and Kinross.
Key Facts about Perth and Kinross
What region are Perth and Kinross in? Perth and Kinross are in Scotland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is Perth and Kinross a city? Yes, Perth and Kinross is a city. Perth and Kinross holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Perth and Kinross? The local government for this district is: Perth and Kinross Council (Scotland Council Area).
▶ Official website of Perth and Kinross Council 🔗 pkc.gov.uk
Which police force covers Perth and Kinross? Policing in Perth and Kinross is provided by Police Scotland 🔗 scotland.police.uk, which covers the whole of Scotland.
Perth and Kinross in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Perth and Kinross is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Scotland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Eastern Scotland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Perth and Kinross
Perth and Kinross is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 57 of them are in Scotland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Perth and Kinross
Perth and Kinross is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Almond and Earn
- Blairgowrie and Glens
- Carse of Gowrie
- Highland
- Kinross-shire
- Perth City Centre
- Perth City North
- Perth City South
- Strathallan
- Strathearn
- Strathmore
- Strathtay
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Post Towns in Perth and Kinross
Below is a list of post towns in Perth and Kinross, grouped by postcode area:
- KY ▸ Kinross (KY13)
- PH ▸ Aberfeldy (PH15) ⁞ Auchterarder (PH3 / PH4) ⁞ Blairgowrie (PH10 / PH11 / PH12 / PH13) ⁞ Crieff (PH5 / PH6 / PH7) ⁞ Dunkeld (PH8) ⁞ Perth (PH1 / PH2 / PH14) ⁞ Pitlochry (PH9 / PH16 / PH17 / PH18)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Perth and Kinross
Perth and Kinross covers 51 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aberfeldy
- Abernethy
- Aberuthven
- Almondbank
- Alyth
- Auchterarder
- Balado
- Balbeggie
- Ballingry and Lochore *
- Bankfoot
- Birnam
- Blackford (Perth and Kinross)
- Blairgowrie and Rattray
- Braco
- Bridge of Earn
- Burrelton and Woodside
- Comrie
- Coupar Angus
- Crieff
- Crook of Devon
- Dundee *
- Dunkeld
- Dunning
- Errol
- Fearnan
- Forgandenny
- Glenalmond
- Glenfarg
- Grandtully
- Grange
- Greenloaning
- Guildtown
- Inchture
- Invergowrie *
- Kelty *
- Kinnesswood
- Kinross
- Longforgan
- Luncarty
- Meigle
- Methven
- Milnathort
- Murthly
- Muthill
- Perth
- Pitlochry
- Scone
- St Fillans
- St Madoes and Glencarse
- Stanley (Perth and Kinross)
- Tummel Bridge
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Perth and Kinross.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Perth and Kinross
Perth and Kinross is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Perth and Kinross Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- ScotRail ▸ Perth (PH2 8RT) ⁞ Pitlochry (PH16 5AN) ⁞ Gleneagles (PH3 1JL) ⁞ Dunkeld and Birnam (PH8 0DP) ⁞ Invergowrie (DD2 5DS) ⁞ Blair Atholl (PH18 5SL) ⁞ Rannoch (PH17 2QA)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.