Bankfoot

Settlement in Perthshire

Scotland

Bankfoot

A9 embankment at Bankfoot Tree planting for stabilisation of the new slopes.
A9 embankment at Bankfoot Credit: Alan Reid

Bankfoot is a small village located in the Perth and Kinross council area of Scotland, specifically in the county of Perthshire. Situated on the banks of the River Tay, it lies approximately 8 miles north of Perth, the administrative center of the region.

The village of Bankfoot is home to a population of around 1,200 residents. It is primarily a residential area, with a mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern developments. The stunning natural surroundings of the village, including the nearby hills and the river, provide a picturesque backdrop for the community.

Despite its small size, Bankfoot offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a medical center, a post office, and a few local shops. There are also several pubs and restaurants serving both traditional Scottish fare and international cuisine, catering to both locals and visitors.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in Bankfoot and the surrounding area. The village is located near the southern edge of the Scottish Highlands, offering numerous opportunities for hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby River Tay is particularly renowned for its salmon fishing.

Bankfoot's location also provides easy access to other attractions in the region. The historic city of Perth is a short drive away, offering a wider range of amenities, cultural events, and shopping opportunities. Overall, Bankfoot is a charming village that combines a peaceful rural setting with convenient access to larger towns and natural wonders, making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Bankfoot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.500212/-3.5150804 or Grid Reference NO0635. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A9 embankment at Bankfoot Tree planting for stabilisation of the new slopes.
A9 embankment at Bankfoot
Tree planting for stabilisation of the new slopes.
Improved A9 junction at Bankfoot
Improved A9 junction at Bankfoot
A wooded strip at the edge of Cairnleith Moss Shelter from easterly weather for the A9.
A wooded strip at the edge of Cairnleith Moss
Shelter from easterly weather for the A9.
Telecom mast on Muir of Thorn beside the A9
Telecom mast on Muir of Thorn beside the A9
A9, northbound The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh.
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A9, northbound
The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh. LinkExternal link
A9, northbound The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh.
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A9, northbound
The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh. LinkExternal link
A9, northbound The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh.
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A9, northbound
The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh. LinkExternal link
Signage - A9 northbound
Signage - A9 northbound
Road bridge - A9 northbound
Road bridge - A9 northbound
Play Equipment at Taste Perthshire Roadside visitor centre.
Play Equipment at Taste Perthshire
Roadside visitor centre.
Stubble field west of Bankfoot Looking northwards from the roadside over a stubble field west of Bankfoot.
Stubble field west of Bankfoot
Looking northwards from the roadside over a stubble field west of Bankfoot.
Road to Bankfoot Minor road heading to Bankfoot from the south-west.
Road to Bankfoot
Minor road heading to Bankfoot from the south-west.
Over Blelock New builds at Over Blelock viewed over farmland from the south-east.
Over Blelock
New builds at Over Blelock viewed over farmland from the south-east.
Southbound A9, Layby 36S As you travel along the A9 between Perth and Cromarty Bridge, there is a series of laybys at fairly regular intervals on both sides of the road. These laybys are numbered consecutively from south to north. The layby furthest north is number 200.
Southbound A9, Layby 36S
As you travel along the A9 between Perth and Cromarty Bridge, there is a series of laybys at fairly regular intervals on both sides of the road. These laybys are numbered consecutively from south to north. The layby furthest north is number 200.
Muir of Thorn View from an A9 layby.
Muir of Thorn
View from an A9 layby.
Minor road to Murthly, leaving Bankfoot The bridge ahead carries the A9 past the village.

Oh! how the Scottish Government must wish that the A9 had been dualled all the way from Perth to Inverness when it was first improved. The extensive two-lane stretches are usually long, sweeping bends with inadequate visibility to overtake when oncoming traffic is also doing at least 60mph (to say nothing of the fact that the road is now so busy that there are rarely any gaps). It is gradually being upgraded but this must be an expensive process - also painfully slow, a bit like driving along it often is.
Minor road to Murthly, leaving Bankfoot
The bridge ahead carries the A9 past the village. Oh! how the Scottish Government must wish that the A9 had been dualled all the way from Perth to Inverness when it was first improved. The extensive two-lane stretches are usually long, sweeping bends with inadequate visibility to overtake when oncoming traffic is also doing at least 60mph (to say nothing of the fact that the road is now so busy that there are rarely any gaps). It is gradually being upgraded but this must be an expensive process - also painfully slow, a bit like driving along it often is.
The road from Bankfoot to Murthly
The road from Bankfoot to Murthly
Path to North Barns and Kingswood Signed as a path to Kingswood "(crossing A9)", actually a warning. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4698542">NO0735 : Path signs at South Barns</a> for more details.
Path to North Barns and Kingswood
Signed as a path to Kingswood "(crossing A9)", actually a warning. See NO0735 : Path signs at South Barns for more details.
Show me another place!

Bankfoot is located at Grid Ref: NO0635 (Lat: 56.500212, Lng: -3.5150804)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Post Box
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Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
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Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Source: survey;local knowledge
Lat/Long: 56.4993234/-3.512849
Booth: K6
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Bankfoot
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Old Name: Auchtergaven
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Population: 1280
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Post Box
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Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
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Kayrene B&B
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Turning Circle
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Noexit: yes
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 11:45; Sa 11:45
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Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: pier
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Nisa
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Addr Street: Main Street
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Fhrs Id: 938014
Shop: convenience
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Atm
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Bankfoot Inn
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Addr Postcode: PH1 4AB
Addr Street: Main Street
Fhrs Id: 1099679
Tourism: guest_house
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Pub
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Addr Street: Main Street
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Email: mail@theathollbankfoot.co.uk
Fhrs Id: 934275
Phone: +44 1738 787 366
Website: https://www.theathollbankfoot.co.uk/
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Bankfoot War Memorial
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Entrance: main
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Mcintosh Tours
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Addr Housename: Westhill Cottage
Addr Postcode: PH1 4AB
Addr Street: Main Street
Description: Exclusive tours of the Scottish Highlands
Website: https://mcintoshtours.co.uk/
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Bankfoot
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
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Wikipedia: en:Bankfoot railway station
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Motorway Junction
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:15; Sa 11:45
Manufacturer: Machan Scotland
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PH1 84
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Source: survey;local knowledge
Lat/Long: 56.5008347/-3.5152355
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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