Kinross-shire
is a small county measuring, barely 15 miles from west to east 9 miles from
north to south. Ringed with hills, the Lomonds to the east, the Ochils to
the west and Benarty Hill to the south ensure pleasing views and plenty
of opportunity for hill walking.
Under the Local Government Act of 1973, Kinross-shire became, in 1975, part
of Tayside region. In 1996 there was another local government reorganisation,
Tayside was disolved and Kinross-shire became part of Perth & Kinross
District.
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