Dunkeld-Birnam

Dunkeld-Birnam

Dunkeld and Birnam is a name given to the towns of Dunkeld and Birnam for a number of different purposes. They are on opposite banks of the River Tay, and are grouped together due to their proximity.

The name of the local train station is "Dunkeld and Birnam" for example.

Coordinates: 56°33′51″N 3°35′4″W / 56.56417°N 3.58444°W / 56.56417; -3.58444


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