Kinross

Coordinates: 56°12′N 3°25′W / 56.20°N 3.42°W / 56.20; -3.42

Kinross
Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Rois
Kinross  Kinross shown within Scotland
Population	4,000 (approx.)
OS grid reference	NO1102
Council area	Perth and Kinross
Lieutenancy area	Perth and Kinross
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	KINROSS
Postcode district	KY13
Dialling code	01577
Police	Tayside
Fire	Tayside
Ambulance	Scottish
EU Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Ochil and South Perthshire
Scottish Parliament	Ochil
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Kinross (Gaelic: Ceann Rois) is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It was formerly the county town of Kinross-shire. Kinross is a fairly small town, with some attractive buildings. The site of the original parish church and churchyard are located down a small wynd overlooking Loch Leven, a little away from the town.

A map of Kinross from 1945

The town was originally linked by railway to Perthshire, Fife and Clackmannanshire. However, one by one, these rail links were lost, leaving the town isolated to an extent. Recently, Kinross has expanded somewhat, especially since the construction of the M90 motorway, which bypasses the town. The burgh is attractively located on the shores of Loch Leven, and there are boat trips around the loch and to Loch Leven Castle.

The annual T in the Park music festival is held nearby, at the former Balado airfield. Balado is also the locale of a now inactive NATO ICBM early warning radar and during the Second World War there was an airstrip and barracks.

There are roughly 4000-5000 people living in Kinross. The vast majority of children living in Kinross will attend Kinross High School, with the others also possibly attending local private schools such as Dollar Academy.

Kinross offers many opportunities for getting out and being active, offering great opportunities for walking and cycling in the local area. A recently developed path has been developed which offers 12.5km of walking and cycling heritage trail around the shoreline of Loch Leven. It begins at RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve via Findatie to Kinross Pier/Kirkgate Park. A great all year round walk with panoramic views across the loch to the hills beyond! Loch Leven Trail. The local leisure centre in Kinross - Loch Leven Leisure also opportunities for all ages and abilities to stay active all year round. Kinross also has its very own amateur football team who currently play in the fife Kingdom Caledonian Football League

Twinned Cities

• Gacé, France

External links

• Kinross Community Council
• Kinross Primary School
• Kinross A.F.C

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