Burrelton
Appearance
Burrelton is a small village in Scotland about 12 miles outside Perth and 15 miles outside Dundee. It is joined onto another smaller village, Woodside. It is 2 miles from Coupar Angus and 5 miles from Balbeggie.[1] The population in 2001 was 621.[2]
Businesses
There are several business premises in Burrelton including:
- Burrelton Park Inn
- Ballos restaurant
- Burrelton Post office - also a very good small shop
- Blairmont Blinds
- Ben Johnston's Spice Warehouse
Education
The settlement is home to world famous Haggis Trainer Benjamin Johnston who has competed in the World Haggis Racing championships over the last five years
Education
The village has a small primary school called simply Burrelton Primary School.[3]
Notable residents
- James Lamond, former Labour MP was born here in 1928
- Bill Walker, former MP of the Conservative Party resides close to the village
See Also
References
- ^ "Blairgowrie & Forest of Alyth", Ordnance Survey Landranger Map (B2 ed.), 2008, ISBN 0-319-23121-6
- ^ http://www.scottish-places.info/towns/towndetails1353.html
- ^ http://www.burrelton.pkc.sch.uk/
External links