Perthshire

Proper noun

Meaning

A historical county in central Scotland, joined with Kinross-shire for administration after 1929.

(from 1929, informal) The council area (or formerly the administrative county or district) of Perth and Kinross.

Examples

I'm always represented as a bit of a class warrior - a bit Down With Men and Down With Middle-Class People. Whereas I'm actually very fond of men and am middle-class. I even went to boarding school in Perthshire. Denise Mina

Administrative History Perthshire was an administrative county between 1890 and 1975, governed by a county council. Source: Internet

All the pork, beef and lamb on offer is outdoor reared on Aberdeenshire farms, while the wild game comes from Perthshire estates. Source: Internet

After briefly setting up court at Scone, Perthshire then retreating to the coast, he withdrew to France with Mar on 4 February 1716, leaving a message advising his Highland followers to shift for themselves. Source: Internet

Angus shares borders with Kincardineshire to the north-east, Aberdeenshire to the north and Perthshire to the west. Source: Internet

A book festival to take place in east Perthshire will see an array of literary talent on show. Source: Internet

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