Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Dunkeld within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Dunkeld, market town with ry. sta., on river Tay, in co. and 15¾ miles NW. of Perth, 61 NW. of Edinburgh, and 453 NW. of London, pop. 768; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Saturday. D. was the metropolitan see of Scotland until supplanted by St Andrews. The choir of the cathedral is now used as the parish church. Immediately behind the cathedral is Dunkeld House, seat of the Duke of Athole. The grounds are the finest and most extensive in Scotland; they include 50 miles of walks and 30 miles of drives. Near the cathedral are two larch trees, the first, or among the first, introduced into Britain.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Dunkeld and Dowally, united par., E. Perthshire, on left bank of river Tay, 9456 ac., pop. 791.