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Luncarty

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Luncarty

Luncarty sits on the route: 5 minutes from Stanley, 34km from Glamis Castle.

Luncarty is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,680, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Luncarty 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 Luncarty to your route.

About Luncarty

Luncarty (; pronounced Lung-cur-tay [ˈlʌŋkəɾte]) is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, approximately 4 miles (6 kilometres) north of Perth. It lies between the A9 to the west, and the River Tay to the east.

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Where is Luncarty located?

Luncarty is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.4531 latitude, -3.4701 longitude.

What is the population of Luncarty?

Luncarty has a population of approximately 1,680 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,680
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.4531, -3.4701

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 Luncarty

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

V&A Dundee

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

31 km · about 35 min 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

racetrack

Knockhill Racing Circuit

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

36 km · about 40 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

photogenic

Culross

Scotland's most complete 17th-century burgh: ochre-coloured Culross Palace, cobbled wynds and white-harled cottages on the Firth of Forth, preserved by the National Trust. Doubles as Cranesmuir in Outlander.

45 km · about 50 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.

46 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Luncarty

  • 48 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.
  • 51 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.
  • 53 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.
  • 58 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
  • 59 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
  • 60 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 Luncarty.

Stanley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,450

Almondbank

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5 km awayPop. 1,420

Scone

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5 km awayPop. 5,030

Bankfoot

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,270

Perth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 47,350

Methven

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,200

Bridge of Earn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 2,790

Dunkeld

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 km awayPop. 1,330

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