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Alyth (/ ˈ eɪ l ɪ θ /) (Scottish Gaelic: Ailt) is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, five miles (eight kilometres) northeast of Blairgowrie and about 17 miles (27 kilometres) northwest of Dundee. In 2016 the town had an estimated population of 2,400.
Alyth. Alyth lies just off the main road from Blairgowrie to Kirriemuir on the southern slopes of the hills that form the Forest of Alyth. It is a town with an ancient history, evidence of which can be seen particularly where the village starts to climb the Hill of Alyth to the north.
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ALYTH, a parish, partly in the county of Forfar, but chiefly in that of Perth, 17 miles (N. W.) from Dundee. This place appears to have derived its name, signifying, in the Gaelic language, an "ascent," from the gradually sloping eminence on which its ancient church, and the older portion of the village, are built. The church, situated in the villa...
Scottish Censuses were taken every 10 years beginning in 1801. Beginning with the 1841 Census, each individual in the nation was enumerated at the location they slept on a particular day. For more information, including which day each census was taken, read about Scottish Census Records. Here is a list of the FS Library microfilm numbers for the ce...
The Established Church in Scotland is the Church of Scotland, a Presbyterian denomination of Christianity. Church of Scotland records generally cover the period of time prior to 1855, when Civil Registration began. Unlike in England, Scottish law never mandated that vital events be registered with the established church. For more information, read ...
Government or civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is called Statutory Registers in Scotland. The system began 1 January 1855, and each parish had a registrar's office, with large cities having several. Over time, districts merged and split due to changing populations and technological advancements. The system has largely stayed the ...
Alyth was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Dunkeld until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Dunblane. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. You must register on the website but use of the index to probate records, called 'Wills & Testaments,' is free. You ma...
Feb 6, 2024 · Picturesque Alyth is a historic trading-town dating from at least the 12th century and located on the edge of the Cairngorms where Highland farmers would bring their sheep and cattle to lowland markets. In 1488, James III of Scotland granted Alyth the status of Burgh of Barony, permitting the town to stage markets and fairs.
This is a list of listed buildings in the parish of Alyth in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap.
NameGeo-coordinatesNotesLb Number [note 2]Mill Of Quiech (Or Balloch Mill) Bridge ...Category C (S)Symbol Stone 1/4 Mile South Of Bruceton ...Category BDrumfork HouseCategory BBridge Of Tully Over Alyth BurnCategory C (S)Town on east border of Perthshire, and a parish, partly also on west border of Forfarshire. The town stands on a burn of its own name , at terminus of branch railway, 5¼ miles north-west of the Alyth Junction and about 5 north-east of Blairgowrie, carries on woolen and linen manufacture, and has a post office, with money order and telegraph ...
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Pack Bridge is a bridge in the Scottish town of Alyth, Perth and Kinross. Intended to carry packhorses loaded with panniers across Alyth Burn, it is one of the oldest masonry bridges in Scotland and is shown on maps as far back as 1600, but is believed to date to the early 16th century.
