Kinross-shire, Scotland is a beautiful county bordered by Perthshire, Fife and Clackmannanshire. Set amidst gently rolling hills it is the ideal location for hillwalking, golf, cycling, fishing, bird watching or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Scotland. The county town, Kinross, is situated at junction 6 on the M90 providing easy access from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Perth. Known as the gateway to the Highlands, Kinross-shire nestles around Loch Leven where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 on Castle Island.
For a small county Kinross-shire is rich in history and natural beauty. Queen Margaret of Scotland, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce are just a few of the well known British historic figures who have visited the area. Kinross is also the favoured destination of many feathered visitors including thousands of geese who winter here every year.

Don't just take our word for it. View the Kinross-shire Video to discover for yourself the delights of the area.

A small mental health organisation (PLUS) based in Perth, Scotland has launched a first book 'Poems and Leaves'. The works are a culmination of a community arts project 'One Leaf-One Link' which was organised in 2007. The event was part of The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. The anthology of poems reflects the kindness of the human spirit To read more about PLUS and the book please click here.

16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women 25th November - 10th December Events and workshops at A.K. Bell Library, including Personal Safety Workshops See here for details (pdf 105kb)