Market Muir

Downs, Moorland in Perthshire

Scotland

Market Muir

Den o'Alyth A delightful place where the Alyth Burn carves its way through old red sandstone outcrops in a deep wooded valley. Seen on a damp day of dripping leaves and a hint of mist in the air. — Den o'Alyth Credit: Gordon Hatton

Market Muir is a picturesque area located in Perthshire, Scotland. Situated amidst the breathtaking Downs and Moorland landscapes, it offers visitors a unique and tranquil experience. With its rich history and stunning natural beauty, Market Muir is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

The Downs of Market Muir showcase rolling hills covered in vibrant green grasses, interspersed with colorful wildflowers during the warmer months. The undulating terrain provides breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, creating a sense of serenity and calm. These Downs are perfect for leisurely walks, picnics, and birdwatching, with numerous species of birds calling this area their home.

The Moorland in Market Muir is characterized by expansive stretches of heather, ferns, and mosses, creating a contrasting landscape against the Downs. This rugged terrain is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, hares, and foxes. The Moorland offers a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in nature, with its vast open spaces and peaceful atmosphere.

In addition to its natural beauty, Market Muir also has a rich historical background. The area was once a bustling market town, and remnants of its past can still be seen today. Visitors can explore the ruins of old buildings and discover ancient artifacts that provide a glimpse into the area's vibrant history.

Market Muir in Perthshire is a hidden gem, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and the echoes of the past.

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Market Muir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.616788/-3.2243223 or Grid Reference NO2447. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Den o'Alyth A delightful place where the Alyth Burn carves its way through old red sandstone outcrops in a deep wooded valley. Seen on a damp day of dripping leaves and a hint of mist in the air.

Den o'Alyth

A delightful place where the Alyth Burn carves its way through old red sandstone outcrops in a deep wooded valley. Seen on a damp day of dripping leaves and a hint of mist in the air.

Woodland path, Den o'Alyth A place for interesting fungus on old tree trunks and for the occasional scampering of red squirrels.

Woodland path, Den o'Alyth

A place for interesting fungus on old tree trunks and for the occasional scampering of red squirrels.

Alyth High Parish Church A Neo-Norman style building designed by Thomas Hamilton in 1839. Viewed from the bridge carrying Bamff Road over the Alyth Burn.

Alyth High Parish Church

A Neo-Norman style building designed by Thomas Hamilton in 1839. Viewed from the bridge carrying Bamff Road over the Alyth Burn.

The Alyth Burn Having passed under Bamff Road in Alyth.

The Alyth Burn

Having passed under Bamff Road in Alyth.

The Alyth Burn By-passing a weir on the left side.

The Alyth Burn

By-passing a weir on the left side.

Field with broken dyke by the A926

Field with broken dyke by the A926

Arable land, New Alyth Newly harvested barley field.

Arable land, New Alyth

Newly harvested barley field.

Alyth Burn View downstream from the bridge between David Street and Mill Street.

Alyth Burn

View downstream from the bridge between David Street and Mill Street.

Field, The Brae Above Alyth.

Field, The Brae

Above Alyth.

Behind Alyth Looking along the Back Burn at the southern foot of Hill of Alyth.

Behind Alyth

Looking along the Back Burn at the southern foot of Hill of Alyth.

Stripwood near Alyth

Stripwood near Alyth

Alyth Burn Upstream from the bridge at the end of David Street.

Alyth Burn

Upstream from the bridge at the end of David Street.

Back of an icecream cabinet Caught my eye as it named the refrigerant - cyclopentane. A shop in Alyth.

Back of an icecream cabinet

Caught my eye as it named the refrigerant - cyclopentane. A shop in Alyth.

Airlie Street, Alyth

Airlie Street, Alyth

Rows of straw, New Alyth Harvested field near Alyth.

Rows of straw, New Alyth

Harvested field near Alyth.

Repairs, Alyth Burn Repairs after severe flooding in July 2015.

Repairs, Alyth Burn

Repairs after severe flooding in July 2015.

Alyth Burn Repairs underway after severe flooding in July 2015.

Alyth Burn

Repairs underway after severe flooding in July 2015.

Loyalbank Mixed farming overlooking Strathmore near Alyth.

Loyalbank

Mixed farming overlooking Strathmore near Alyth.

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Market Muir is located at Grid Ref: NO2447 (Lat: 56.616788, Lng: -3.2243223)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.616788,-3.2243223

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

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Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6480159

Naptan NaptanCode: 73728379

Public Transport: platform

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Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

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Costcutter

Addr City: Alyth

Addr Housenumber: 73

Addr Postcode: PH11 8AN

Addr Street: Airlie Street

Brand: Costcutter

Brand Wikidata: Q5175072

Shop: convenience

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Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

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Bus Stop

Bus: yes

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Turning Circle

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Old Marketplace

Historic: archaeological_site

Lat/Long: 56.6167374/-3.2225704

Post Box

Collection Plate: CP1D

Collection Plate Date: 2016-07-20

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00

Manufacturer: Carron Company Stirlingshire

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: pillar

Ref: PH11 128D

Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Source: survey;local knowledge

Lat/Long: 56.6198527/-3.2272306

Post Box

Collection Plate: CP5D

Collection Plate Date: 2016-07-20

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00

Manufacturer: W T Allen & Co. London

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Mounting: stone_wall

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: PH11 84D

Royal Cypher: EVIIR

Source: survey;local knowledge

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Noexit: yes

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Alyth

Historic Railway: station

Railway: site

Wikidata: Q4738796

Wikipedia: en:Alyth railway station

Lat/Long: 56.619475/-3.2254994

Shelter

Shelter Type: public_transport

Lat/Long: 56.6199418/-3.2271074

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