Glencarse
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| Glencarse | |
|---|---|
  Glencarse Location within Perth and Kinross | |
| OS grid reference | NO196216 |
| • Edinburgh | 47 mi (76 km) |
| • London | 364 mi (586 km) |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PERTH |
| Postcode district | PH2 |
| Dialling code | 01738 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament |
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| Scottish Parliament | |
Glencarse (/ɡlɛnˈkɑːrs/) is a village in the Scottish council area of Perth and Kinross.[1]
The village is situated 4 miles (6 kilometres) east of Perth, lying alongside the A90 road. It was formerly served by Glencarse railway station on the Caledonian Railway.
John Murray, a former Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow[2] was the incumbent of the Scottish Episcopal Church’s All Saints Church in the village from 1959 to 1970.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Overview of Glencarse
- ^ "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
- ^ Church Web Site
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