Meikleour
Meikleour
Village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
Meikleour (/mɪˈklʊər/ mi-KLOOR)[1] is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It lies near the confluence of the Tay and the Isla in the valley of Strathmore,[2] 12 miles (19 km) north of Perth and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Blairgowrie.[3] It is in the parish of Caputh.[4]
Meikleour is home to the Meikleour Beech Hedge, which was planted in 1746.[3] The hedge is said to be the longest and tallest in the world and runs alongside the A93 road from Perth to Blairgowrie.[5] The hedge is on the edge of the estate of Meikleour House, which itself is designated as an outstanding level of interest environment by Historic Environment Scotland.[6] A substantial Neolithic cursus called Cleaven Dyke is nearby.[7] The Meikleour Arms, on an Old Military Road, is a Category B listed building dating to 1820.
Other features of the village include a 17th century mercat cross and a tron, complete with jougs for detaining offenders.[8][9]