Blackford village is situated in central Scotland beside the A9 trunk road about 20 miles south of Perth and 15 miles north of Stirling.
Blackford parish covers an area of approximately 21,000 acres which extends from the Ochil hills to the river Earn, a distance of about ten miles.
Blackford Historical Society was established in 2001 and aims to promote awareness and understanding of the local history of Blackford and the surrounding area. The Society holds a regular programme of events throughout the year and gladly welcomes members and non-members to attend.
Our Next Events
Monday 30th January 2012, 7.30pm
The Carpow Logboat A talk by David Strachan of Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust
Blackford Parish Church Session House
Latest News
Wednesday 13th July 2011 - New Interpretation Board Unveiled
A new interpretation board highlighting the history of Blackford was unveiled by Pat Graham, a founder member of the Society, on 13th July 2011. The new board is sited in the woodland picnic area behind the war memorial and contains interesting facts, photographs and illustrations about village history.
Wednesday 28th April 2010 - Launch of new booklet on historic Blackford
A new history of Blackford, produced by Blackford Historical Society and Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, is launched on the 28th April 2010. Published in full colour, the richly illustrated, 36-page booklet is a colourful account of the parish and village from prehistory to modern times.Exploring themes such as the 19th century industries of “boots and beer”, the arrival of the railway, and the Legend of Blackford, the booklet will also reveal the important prehistoric and medieval archaeology to be found in the area.
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Evidence of occupation in the parish area extends back to prehistoric times and provides a place of fascinating historical and social interest. The village itself stands on an ancient fording place that traditionally gives rise to its name, the Black Ford. Water has played an important role in the history and development of the village, giving rise to early breweries, mills, ropeworks and a distillery. Despite the village being burnt to the ground by Jacobite forces in 1716, it continued to develop through the Industrial Revolution up to the war years and beyond.
The Society maintains an archive of historical information and would always like to hear from anyone who has old postcards, photographs, maps, drawings, information or even newspaper cuttings relating to this area.
Blackford village is situated in central 
A new interpretation board highlighting the history of Blackford was unveiled by Pat Graham, a founder member of the Society, on 13th July 2011. The new board is sited in the woodland picnic area behind the war memorial and contains interesting facts, photographs and illustrations about village history.
