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Bankfoot

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Bankfoot

Bankfoot sits on the route: 10 minutes from Stanley, 49km from Glen Lyon.

Bankfoot is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,270, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bankfoot sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bankfoot to your route.

About Bankfoot

Bankfoot is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, approximately 8 miles (13 km) north of Perth and 7 miles (11 km) south of Dunkeld. The village lies close to the A9 trunk road, making Bankfoot a convenient base for commuting within Perthshire. Bankfoot had a population of 1,254 people across 563 households in the

Read more 2022 Scotland's Census . 26.7% of residents were aged 65 years old and over.

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Where is Bankfoot located?

Bankfoot is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.5006 latitude, -3.5171 longitude.

What is the population of Bankfoot?

Bankfoot has a population of approximately 1,270 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,270
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.5006, -3.5171

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Bankfoot

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Glamis Castle

The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, steeped in legend and set in the scenic Angus region of Scotland.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

V&A Dundee

Scotland's first design museum in a striking Kengo Kuma waterfront building, celebrating the country's rich design heritage.

34 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Knockhill Racing Circuit

Scotland's national motorsport centre, a compact but thrilling circuit with sharp elevation changes near Dunfermline.

41 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Cairnwell Pass

The highest main road in Britain at 670m, where the A93 crosses the Grampians at Glenshee between Braemar and the ski centre. The famously steep Devil's Elbow hairpins lie just below the summit.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

St Andrews

Historic university town and home of golf, with a ruined cathedral, medieval castle and the world-famous Old Course links.

48 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Glen Lyon

Scotland's longest enclosed glen: 34 miles of single-track road along the River Lyon past Fortingall's 3,000-year-old yew, Bridge of Balgie tearoom and the Ben Lawers dam. Sir Walter Scott called it the longest, loneliest, loveliest glen.

49 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Stirling Castle

One of Scotland's largest and most important castles, sitting atop Castle Hill and closely associated with Scottish independence.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

The Dunmore Pineapple

An outrageous 14m stone pineapple crowns this 1761 walled-garden folly, built for the Earl of Dunmore and rated among Britain's most eccentric buildings. Free to visit, hidden down a lane near Airth.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Bankfoot

  • 43 kmCairnwell PassThe highest main road in Britain at 670m, where the A93 crosses the Grampians at Glenshee between Braemar and the ski centre. The famously steep Devil's Elbow hairpins lie just below the summit.
  • 49 kmGlen LyonScotland's longest enclosed glen: 34 miles of single-track road along the River Lyon past Fortingall's 3,000-year-old yew, Bridge of Balgie tearoom and the Ben Lawers dam. Sir Walter Scott called it the longest, loneliest, loveliest glen.
  • 56 kmQueensferry CrossingThe world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
  • 64 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
  • 64 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
  • 66 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bankfoot.

Stanley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,450

Luncarty

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,680

Dunkeld

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,330

Almondbank

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,420

Methven

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 1,200

Scone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 5,030

Perth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 47,350

Blairgowrie and Rattray

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 8,890

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