Craigie

Settlement in Perthshire

Scotland

Craigie

Field alongside the M90 near Broxden Credit: Douglas Nelson

Craigie is a small village located in Perthshire, Scotland. Situated just a few miles south of Perth, Craigie is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

One of the most notable landmarks in Craigie is the historic Craigie Castle, a 17th-century tower house that is now a private residence. The castle is a popular spot for visitors to explore and learn about the history of the area.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic sites, Craigie also has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a few small shops. Residents of Craigie often come together for community events and celebrations, creating a tight-knit and friendly atmosphere.

Overall, Craigie is a charming village with a rich history and stunning scenery, making it a hidden gem in Perthshire.

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Craigie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.389919/-3.4481364 or Grid Reference NO1022. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field alongside the M90 near Broxden

Douglas Nelson

Footpaths and signpost on north side of Mailer Hill

The signpost indicates three separate routes developed in the area as 'core paths'. Buildings in the city of Perth are in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Livestock under Mailer Hill

Cattle and sheep spread out under the north-western flank of Mailer Hill.

Scott Cormie

Perth Academy

Perth Academy is the white building with the central clock tower. The lower red brick buildings in front are Viewlands Primary School. Between them they straddle the corners of four squares, but they seem to take up more space on this square than the others. This picture was taken from outside the office buildings at NO098222.

Lis Burke

Private road to Woodhead

Looking south from junction with B9112.

Rob Burke

Perth High School

Rob Burke

Santa's eye-view of Viewlands, Perth

Looking east across Perth towards Kinnoull Hill, Christmas Day 2005

Jackie Proven

Athollbank Drive

Street in Viewlands, Perth on Christmas Day 2005

Jackie Proven

Perth Academy

Viewlands Road and Perth Academy on New Year's Day 2006 at 11.50am. The school straddles four squares, with the clocktower at NO100230 usefully pinpointing the time.

Jackie Proven

Viewlands Road

Beautiful crisp start to 2006 as we head off for a stroll at exactly 12 noon

Jackie Proven

Pitheavlis office building

Looking down at the main entrance. The building is stepped into the hillside, with the entrance on the fourth floor. To further blend it into its surroundings in accordance with planning regulations, rooftop gardens were planted (and are still maintained) on the lower floors. The building was completed in June 1983 as the head office of General Accident. The architects were James Parr and Partners of Dundee. For a close up of the water features next to the entrance see NO0922 : Ornamental fish pond

Lis Burke

Pitheavlis roof gardens

Looking up the hill at the Pitheavlis office building, with a view of the roof gardens that blend it into the landscape.

Lis Burke

Training Centre, Pitheavlis

This building was originally designed to provide residential training facilities for General Accident. It is no longer needed for this purpose and the lower part of the site is advertised as suitable for redevelopment. The playing fields visible over the rooftops belong to Perth Academy.

Lis Burke

Ornamental fish pond

One of the ponds either side of the entrance to this building NO0922 : Pitheavlis office building The net over the water is essential to keep the fish safe from marauding herons.

Lis Burke

Leisure centre, Pitheavlis

When General Accident opened their Head Office at Pitheavlis this was built as the on-site sports and social club. In more recent years it has operated independently, with a membership drawn from across Perth. Its future is now uncertain.

Lis Burke

View across Perth

Looking towards the distant snow-covered hills from the Pitheavlis car park, the white building of Perth Academy with its central clock tower is prominent. Just below the horizon at the right of the picture (between the bare silver birches) it is just possible to make out the recently-erected turbines at Drumderg wind farm NO1754 : Drumderg Wind Farm.

Lis Burke

Ronald Rae statue

This ten ton granite statue, 'Return of the Prodigal', was commissioned in 1983 by General Accident for their new world headquarters in Perth, now part of the Aviva group. It has recently been moved from its original position to the other side of the main driveway. Rae used the parable of the prodigal son to depict General Accident's motto 'I warn and I protect'. The cottages in the background are on the other side of Necessity Brae. Link