Kinross-shire, Scotland is a beautiful county bordered by Perthshire, Fife and Clackmannanshire. Set amidst gently rolling hills it is the ideal location for hillwalking, golf, cycling, fishing, bird watching or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Scotland. The county town, Kinross, is situated at junction 6 on the M90 providing easy access from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Perth. Known as the gateway to the Highlands, Kinross-shire nestles around Loch Leven where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 on Castle Island.
For a small county Kinross-shire is rich in history and natural beauty. Queen Margaret of Scotland, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce are just a few of the well known British historic figures who have visited the area. Kinross is also the favoured destination of many feathered visitors including thousands of geese who winter here every year.

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	Loch Leven Heritage Trail For details of walks and information about the trail visit: www.lochlevenheritagetrail.co.uk/walks.html. For photographs of the trail and Loch Leven visit the Photolibrary.
	Trail Scooters Scooters are available for hire, free of charge, for those with lesser mobility to enjoy the Heritage Trail. Scooters are available from Loch Leven Larder (01592 841000) or The Pier, Kinross (01577 862670). Please phone to check availability & to book. See details here
Loch Leven & Vane Farm Bus Service As well as the regular service to Vane Farm on Saturday and Wednesday (see timetable) there is also a Sunday service covering a circular route round Loch Leven from Kinross to Vane Farm. (see timetable). Burleigh in latest walks book A walk from Burleigh Sands to Loch Leven’s Larder and Burleigh Castle is featured in the latest volume of Experience Big Tree Country – 12 walks around Perthshire. More information is available at www.catkinpress.com The musical Gnomes of Loch Leven Castle on film for the first time - see here Bridge of Earn - Placecheck meeting - Saturday 25 September 2010 at 12.30 for further information see here