Strathearn

Map of Scotland showing the province of Strathearn

Strathearn or Strath Earn (/stræθˈɜːrn/, from Scottish Gaelic: Srath Èireann) is the strath of the River Earn, in Scotland.[1] It extends from Loch Earn to the River Tay, and was bounded on the north by Atholl, north west by Breadalbane, south west by Menteith, south east by Fife, and on the east by Perthia. The region formed a traditional province of Scotland, and hence had a mormaer and then an Earl.

Royal dukedoms of Cumberland and Strathearn, of Kent and Strathearn and of Connaught and Strathearn have been awarded to members of the British Royal Family. Prince William was created Earl of Strathearn, as a subsidiary title to Duke of Cambridge, on 29 April 2011, the day of his wedding to Catherine Middleton.

In medieval times, the sheriff based at Perth covered Strathearn as part of their duties. As a result, when 19th century local government reforms replaced the ancient provinces by new Counties (shires), based on sheriffdom boundaries, Strathearn became the south-central part of Perthshire. As a result of late 20th century reforms, it is now part of Perth and Kinross

Other uses

"Strathearn" / "Strathern" is also a surname in the United States and Northern Ireland, predominantly in the Bellaghy area of County Londonderry.

See also

References and notes

  1. ↑ http://www.strathearn.com/st_where.htm Derivation of name

Coordinates: 56°19′57″N 3°40′57″W / 56.33250°N 3.68250°W / 56.33250; -3.68250


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