Dunkeld
United Kingdom · ScotlandGB
Town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Dunkeld is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The location of a historic cathedral, it lies on the north bank of the River Tay, opposite Birnam. Dunkeld lies close to the geological Highland Boundary Fault, and is frequently described as the "Gateway to the Highlands" due to its position on the main road and rail lines north. Dunkeld has a railway station, Dunkeld & Birnam, on the Highland Main Line, and is about 25 kilometres north of Perth on what is now the A9 road. The main road formerly ran through the town, however following the modernisation of this road it now passes to the west of Dunkeld.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 56.566, -3.586
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Dunkeld
Dunkeld sits in Scotland, United Kingdom and reads as a destination. The activity mix leans towards nature. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Dunkeld
Nature in Dunkeld
(1)Our data lists Forest as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Dunkeld.
Best time to visit Dunkeld
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Dunkeld through a larger town in Scotland; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Dunkeld that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dunkeld known for?
- Dunkeld is mainly a destination for nature, set in Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What can you do in Dunkeld?
- You can plan around Forest in Dunkeld. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Dunkeld?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Dunkeld located?
- Administratively, Dunkeld sits in Scotland, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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