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The Friendly County

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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.

Don't just take our word for it. View the Kinross-shire Video to discover for yourself the delights of the area.


Maintenance work on Loch Leven Heritage Trail

Maintenance works on Loch Leven Heritage Trail near Kinross will begin on Monday 15th February 2010, requiring temporary path closures during the five weeks of the works.
The following sections of path will be repaired and resurfaced:

* Kinross Pier to Kirkgate Park
* Kirkgate Park to Mary’s Gate
* Mary’s Gate to Burleigh Sands Car Park
* Carsehall and Blackwoods from Loch Leven’s Larder and Grahamstone Farm
* Levenmouth Woods from Grahamstone Farm and Findatie Car Park
* Findatie Car Park to RSPB Vane Farm Visitor Centre

In the interests of public safety, these sections will be closed during the works. Alternative routes will be signposted and the Trail will be open as normal at weekends.
Updated information will be available from Monday 15th February by calling 01738 475393 or by visiting the Council website at www.pkc.gov.uk/countryside

Local Councillor and Chairman of TRACKS, Councillor Willie Robertson said: "The Trail attracts an estimated 150,000 visitors each year, and to ensure the continued popularity of the path, the Council aims to maintain it to a high standard through regular maintenance. These works have been timed so the repairs and resurfacing are done at a quiet time of the year."

Any inconvenience caused as a result of the closures is regretted.


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.


Loch Leven & Vane Farm Bus Service
As well as the regular service to Vane Farm on Saturday and Wednesday (see timetable) there is now a new Sunday service covering a circular route round Loch Leven from Kinross to Vane Farm. (see timetable).

Kinross & District Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Award 2009/10.
Nominations to be in before 31st March. See details


Marie Curie Swimathon - Saturday 17th April at Loch Leven Leisure.
Entries are invited for sessions at 11am or 1.30pm.
Individual distance challenges are 1.5k, 2.5k and 5k, plus a team challenge also of 5k. See website for further information
www.swimathon.org

KINROSS BOOKS ON WHEELS SERVICE
Would you like books/multimedia delivered to your home?
- see here for details

Loch Leven Leisure Centre
New activities announced for children - see here for details
Kinross Community Council.
Notice is given that the Election of membership to Kinross Community Council will take place on 22nd April. Nomination forms to be returned by 10th March 2010.
Nomination form and futher information