A buyer’s guide to Comrie, property prices and council tax, schools and their latest HM Inspectorate of Education reports, transport, healthcare, flood risk, the local lending realities, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
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Mortgage Adviser & Broker in Comrie
Whether you’re buying your first home in Comrie, remortgaging, upsizing or simply researching this characterful Strathearn village on the Highland Boundary Fault, “the Shakin’ Toon”, home to the Earthquake House, the Comrie Flambeaux fire festival, Glen Lednock and the Deil’s Cauldron, community-owned Cultybraggan and the White Church, where three rivers meet below the Highland hills, this guide covers what buyers and homeowners in Comrie actually want to know.
Quick answers about Comrie
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Is Comrie a good place to live?⌄
Yes, a characterful, scenic Strathearn village where the Highlands begin.
Is Comrie expensive?⌄
Firm, a scenic, in-demand Strathearn village.
Why is Comrie called the Shakin’ Toon?⌄
It sits on the Highland Boundary Fault, the most earthquake-prone place in Britain.
What is Comrie known for?⌄
The Shakin’ Toon & Earthquake House, the Flambeaux, Glen Lednock and Cultybraggan.
Does Comrie have a hospital with A&E?⌄
No, the nearest emergency hospital is Perth Royal Infirmary (~24 miles via Crieff).
Is Comrie right for you?
Every town suits some buyers better than others. Here is how Comrie rates for the people who most often buy here, and why.
| Buyer type | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Retirees & downsizers | ★★★★★ | A walkable, characterful village with good shops, cafes, the White Church, bowling and golf, and a strong community, long a favourite for a scenic Strathearn retirement, though there is no railway station and the nearest full A&E is a drive away in Perth via Crieff. |
| Outdoor & nature lovers | ★★★★★ | Glen Lednock, the Deil’s Cauldron, the Melville Monument, the rivers Earn, Ruchill and Lednock, and the Highland hills and Loch Earn beyond are all on the doorstep, superb walking, cycling and fishing where the Highlands begin. |
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Comrie Primary School, parks, scenery and a strong community, but the secondary catchment is Crieff High School (Strathearn Community Campus) rather than in the village, so check catchment and transport, note the firm prices, and factor in the distance to a full A&E. |
| Commuters | ★★★☆☆ | There is no railway station, so commuting means driving. Crieff is about 7 miles, Perth about 24 miles via the A85, and Gleneagles station about 13 miles for the train; workable for hybrid patterns but a car is essential. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Flats and smaller stone cottages are the more accessible ways in, and LBTT relief helps up to £175,000, but Comrie is a firm, scenery-driven village market with limited stock, budget accordingly. |
An honest, at-a-glance summary of what Comrie does brilliantly, and what to weigh carefully, before you commit.
Comrie at a glance
The key facts buyers ask us about most, in one place.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| County & council | Perth and Kinross (Scottish unitary): Perth & Kinross Council |
| Community council | Comrie has a community council but it does NOT levy a precept. Band D is Perth & Kinross Council’s own charge |
| Nation | Scotland, 8 council-tax bands (A–H); schools inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education; police = Police Scotland |
| Postcode district | PH6 |
| Approx. character | A characterful Strathearn village on the Highland Boundary Fault, scenic and much loved |
| Average house price | A firm, scenery-driven market, often £220,000–£320,000; larger villas and rural homes beyond; sources vary |
| Railway | No station in the village. Nearest are Gleneagles (~13 miles) and Perth (~24 miles); a car is essential |
| Nearest A&E | Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth (~24 miles via Crieff); Ninewells Hospital, Dundee is Tayside’s major specialist/emergency centre |
| Schools | Education-Scotland inspected (no single grade); comprehensive; Comrie Primary; secondary Crieff High School (Strathearn Community Campus) |
| Known for | The “Shakin’ Toon” & Earthquake House, the Comrie Flambeaux, Glen Lednock, Cultybraggan & the White Church |
| Population | About 2,000, a characterful Strathearn village |
| Roads | The A85 (Crieff–Lochearnhead) runs through the village; Crieff about 7 miles east |
| Water & sewerage | Scottish Water (billed alongside council tax but a separate charge) |
| Council tax (Band D) | £1,673.84 for 2026/27 (Perth & Kinross Council’s own charge; no police, fire or community precept), confirm your band |
Property prices & council tax in Comrie
Comrie is a firm, scenery-driven Strathearn market, reflecting its characterful village setting where three rivers meet on the edge of the Highlands, its unique heritage as “the Shakin’ Toon”, and strong retirement, second-home and quality-of-life demand. It offers flats and smaller stone cottages (frequently from around £150,000–£200,000), traditional terraces and semi-detached homes, handsome Victorian villas, and detached homes and former farmhouses in the surrounding glens and Strathearn countryside. Limited stock and the village’s appeal support prices. Published figures vary by property and area, so treat the ranges below as a broad guide and verify for the exact home, and remember that in Scotland you pay Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, not Stamp Duty, with a £145,000 nil-rate band (£175,000 for first-time buyers) and an Additional Dwelling Supplement on second homes and holiday lets.
| Property type / area | Typical position in the market | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Flats & smaller stone cottages | Indicatively around £140,000–£200,000 | First-time buyers; downsizers; the more accessible ways in |
| Terraced & smaller houses | Indicatively around £190,000–£270,000 | First-time buyers; smaller families |
| Semi-detached & family homes | Indicatively around £260,000–£370,000 | Growing families; villa buyers |
| Comrie average | A firm, scenery-driven market, often £220,000–£320,000 (verify per property) | A broad benchmark for the village |
| Villas, detached & rural homes | Indicatively £350,000–£700,000+ | Buyers wanting a larger Victorian villa, a detached home or a rural property in the Strathearn glens |
What income might you need?
These illustrative figures use roughly 4.5x household income and assume a typical deposit. They are a starting point for budgeting only, not a quote.
£190,000
Cottage / smaller home
~£42,000
household income (guide)
£270,000
Village benchmark
~£60,000
household income (guide)
£450,000
Villa / rural home (indicative)
~£100,000
household income (guide)
Comrie affordability & Land and Buildings Transaction Tax calculator
A quick, no-obligation way to see roughly what you could borrow in Comrie and what Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) you'd pay. In Scotland the tax on buying a home is LBTT, collected by Revenue Scotland, not stamp duty (SDLT). Illustration only. Real figures depend on the lender and your circumstances.
Illustration only, not a mortgage offer. Lenders' income multiples and criteria vary. First-time buyer relief in Scotland raises the LBTT nil-rate band to £175,000 (up to £600 saving). Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Borrowing ready-reckoner (around 4.5× income)
| Yearly income | Rough maximum mortgage |
|---|---|
| £30,000 | ~£135,000 |
| £40,000 | ~£180,000 |
| £50,000 | ~£225,000 |
| £60,000 | ~£270,000 |
| £75,000 | ~£337,500 |
Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in Scotland, as at October 2026
Scotland replaced Stamp Duty with LBTT in April 2015. The residential rates below apply to your only or main home. First-time buyers pay 0% up to £175,000 (a saving of up to £600).
| Portion of price | Standard rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £145,000 | 0% |
| £145,001 to £250,000 | 2% |
| £250,001 to £325,000 | 5% |
| £325,001 to £750,000 | 10% |
| Over £750,000 | 12% |
Worked examples: a £145,000 home = £0 LBTT; a £200,000 home = £1,100; a £250,000 home = £2,100; a £350,000 home = £8,350. First-time buyers pay up to £600 less. An Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) of 8% applies to second homes and buy-to-lets across the whole price.
LBTT rates as at October 2026 (Scotland). England & Northern Ireland (SDLT) and Wales (LTT) differ. Council tax in Scotland is billed with a separate Scottish Water/waste-water charge on top. Check the exact figure with the official Revenue Scotland LBTT calculator (revenue.scot), and confirm with your solicitor.
The Comrie property market in depth
Comrie offers a characterful, firm Strathearn market, stone cottages and terraces, handsome Victorian villas, family homes and rural properties, with village appeal, superb Highland-edge scenery, a unique heritage and strong retirement, second-home and quality-of-life demand all supporting values.
| Property type | What to expect | Typical guide |
|---|---|---|
| Flats & smaller stone cottages | The more accessible way in; popular with first-time buyers, downsizers and investors, limited supply. | £140,000–£200,000 |
| Terraced & smaller houses | Older stone terraces in and around the village. | £190,000–£270,000 |
| Semi-detached & family homes | Popular family homes and larger semis across the village. | £260,000–£370,000 |
| Villas, detached & rural homes | Handsome Victorian villas, detached homes and rural properties in the Strathearn glens, the top of the local market. | £350,000–£700,000+ |
Comrie’s appeal, a scenic, characterful Strathearn village on the edge of the Highlands, makes for a steady, firm market, from downsizer and first-time-buyer cottages to handsome villas and rural homes, underpinned by strong retirement, second-home and quality-of-life demand, with limited supply keeping good homes keenly contested.
That character and setting are the headline, but the right mortgage and the right checks still matter. Older stone and Victorian villa stock, homes near the rivers Earn, Ruchill and Lednock where a flood check is wise, and rural or former-agricultural properties in the glens are all things lenders, surveyors and conveyancers assess carefully. A mortgage adviser helps you match the right lender to your plans, the kind of introduction we can arrange.
What makes Comrie so popular?
Comrie’s appeal is a scenic, characterful Strathearn village, with the Earthquake House, Glen Lednock, Cultybraggan and the White Church all close by, and the Highland hills and Loch Earn beyond.
The “Shakin’ Toon” & the Earthquake House
Comrie’s unique identity on the Highland Boundary Fault, the most earthquake-prone place in Britain, and the historic Earthquake House at The Ross (1874), one of the world’s oldest seismological observatories, at the heart of the village’s story.
Glen Lednock & the Deil’s Cauldron
The wooded glen north of the village with its circular walk, the dramatic Deil’s Cauldron waterfall on the Water of Lednock, and the Melville Monument on Dun More above, a favourite outing and superb scenery.
Cultybraggan & the White Church
Community-owned Cultybraggan, the former WWII Camp 21 POW camp now run by the Comrie Development Trust, and the landmark White Church, now a community arts venue, heritage and community life in a nutshell.
Transport & commuting from Comrie
Transport in Comrie means the road, there is no railway station in the village, so a car is essential, with the A85 running through towards Crieff and the Highlands. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
| Route | Approx. time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Comrie → Crieff | ~12–15 min drive | East on the A85, for the market town, St Margaret’s Community Hospital, shops and secondary school (Strathearn Community Campus) |
| Comrie → Perth | ~40–45 min drive | East via Crieff and the A85, for the “Fair City”, the railway station and Perth Royal Infirmary |
| Comrie → Gleneagles (station) | ~25 min drive | South-east via Crieff and the A823, for the nearest railway station on the Perth–Stirling line |
| Comrie → St Fillans & Loch Earn | ~10 min drive | West on the A85, for the loch, watersports and the Highland scenery |
| Comrie → Stirling | ~50 min drive | South via Braco and the A9 / M9, for the city, Forth Valley Royal Hospital and the central belt |
| Comrie → Auchterarder | ~25 min drive | South-east via the A824, for the “Lang Toun” and Gleneagles |
| Comrie → Dundee | ~1h5 drive | East via Perth and the A90, for the city, Ninewells Hospital and the V&A |
| Comrie → Edinburgh | ~1h30 drive | South via the A9 / M9 & M90, for the capital and its airport |
Getting around Comrie
Day-to-day mobility here is worth thinking through, the practical picture.
By car
The A85 runs through the village, east to Crieff (about 15 minutes) and Perth, west to St Fillans, Loch Earn and the Highlands; a car is essential in this rural location.
By train
There is no station in Comrie. The nearest are Gleneagles (about 13 miles, Perth–Stirling line) and Perth (about 24 miles); drive to the station for rail journeys.
By bus
Buses link Comrie to Crieff and Perth, and less frequently west towards Lochearnhead, check current routes and frequencies.
For the airport
Edinburgh Airport is around 1 hour 15 by road; Glasgow Airport is around 1 hour 20, both the main options for the village, by car.
On foot & by bike
The village, the riverside and Glen Lednock are walkable, and Strathearn and the Highland lanes are superb for walking and cycling.
For the outdoors
Glen Lednock, the Deil’s Cauldron, the Melville Monument, the rivers, Loch Earn and the Highland hills are all close, a car opens up a spectacular area where the Highlands begin.
Schools in Comrie
Schools in Scotland are inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education, not Ofsted, and Scottish inspection reports use quality indicators under “How good is our school?” rather than a single overall grade, so read each report in full. Scotland is comprehensive, with no selective grammar schools; a school called a “High School” is a normal non-selective state secondary. Comrie has Comrie Primary School in the village; for state secondary its children transfer to Crieff High School, part of the Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff, along with pupils from Crieff and the other Strathearn primaries. Because catchments and placing requests matter, confirm the current position directly with Perth & Kinross Council.
| School | Type | Inspection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comrie Primary School | Primary (state, co-ed) | HM Inspectorate of Education report | The village primary school, serving Comrie and the surrounding area, Education-Scotland inspected, with no single overall grade; read the latest report and check catchment. |
| Crieff High School (Strathearn Community Campus) | Secondary (state, comprehensive, non-denominational) | HM Inspectorate of Education report | The catchment secondary for Comrie pupils, in Crieff about 7 miles east as part of the modern Strathearn Community Campus, Education-Scotland inspected, with no single overall grade; confirm catchment and school transport with the council. |
| Morrison’s Academy, Crieff | Independent (private, co-ed) | School website | A long-established independent school in Crieff offering a fee-paying alternative for the area, check current fees, places and admissions directly with the school. |
| Roman Catholic provision (Crieff / Perth) | Primary & secondary Roman Catholic (state, denominational) | HM Inspectorate of Education report | Roman Catholic denominational provision for the area is based in Crieff and Perth, a genuine denominational option; confirm the current school and catchment with the council. |
| Further & higher education | College / university (nearby) | College website | Perth College UHI in Perth (about 40–45 minutes by road) is the nearest college and higher-education option, check current courses and admissions. |
Map, Police & Fire Services in Comrie
A useful local guide should show the practical services buyers actually check, policing, fire cover, emergency healthcare and the local crime context for Comrie.
Popular parts of Comrie & nearby
Where you buy in Comrie shapes both your budget and your character, from the village centre and the villa streets to the riverside and the Strathearn glens. A quick orientation.
Local highlights & days out from Comrie
Comrie packs a unique seismological heritage, a dramatic fire festival, a wooded glen and community-owned history into one small village. A few of the best-loved local highlights.
Sports, leisure & community in Comrie
For a small village, Comrie offers a lot, superb scenery, a unique heritage, walking, fishing and some of Strathearn’s best days out on the doorstep.
The outdoors
Glen Lednock, the Deil’s Cauldron, the Melville Monument, the rivers Earn, Ruchill and Lednock, Loch Earn and the Highland hills give walking, cycling, fishing and scenery close by, with golf at Comrie Golf Club and bowling in the village, a genuine outdoor place.
Heritage & culture
The Earthquake House, the Comrie Flambeaux, Cultybraggan and the White Church give a unique history and culture on the doorstep.
Shops, cafes & days out
A characterful village centre with independent shops, cafes and inns, community events at the White Church and Cultybraggan, and easy days out to Crieff, Loch Earn, Perth and the Highlands, a well-served Strathearn village.
Healthcare & local services in Comrie
Healthcare access in Comrie is typical of a rural Strathearn village, good local primary care and a community hospital nearby in Crieff, but the nearest full emergency hospital a genuine drive away in Perth.
The village has GP provision locally, a pharmacy and dentists, with St Margaret’s Community Hospital in Crieff a base for some local and step-down care. For emergency care, however, the nearest full hospital is Perth Royal Infirmary in Perth, about 40 to 45 minutes east via Crieff, with Ninewells Hospital in Dundee the major specialist and emergency centre for Tayside; NHS Tayside is responsible for care across the area. This is an honest point for buyers, particularly retirees, in a rural Strathearn location who want a full A&E close by. GP and dental registration availability changes over time, so always check directly with a practice about its current catchment before relying on it for a move.
Living in Comrie
Day to day, Comrie is a scenic, characterful Strathearn village, a walkable centre, good shops, a strong community and superb scenery where the Highlands begin. Here is a sense of everyday life.
Comrie has the amenities of a well-established village, a characterful centre with independent shops, cafes, inns and a small supermarket, Comrie Primary School, GP provision, the White Church and Cultybraggan as community hubs, golf, bowling, riverside walks and a strong sense of community, along with Glen Lednock, Loch Earn and the Highlands on the doorstep. The big everyday pluses are the scenery, the unique heritage and the community life; the trade-off is that it is a rural village without a railway station, so a car is essential and the bigger shops, the station and the hospital are a drive away in Crieff and Perth.
Connectivity for working is reasonable in the village, superfast broadband reaches most of Comrie, though it can thin out sharply in the surrounding glens, so home and hybrid working is possible in the village itself. The main trade-offs are honest: there is no station (the nearest are Gleneagles and Perth), the nearest full A&E is about 24 miles away in Perth via Crieff, a flood check is wise for low-lying homes near the rivers, and a car is genuinely essential, but for scenery, character and community on the edge of the Highlands, Comrie is a strong choice.
| Everyday amenity | In Comrie? | Nearest / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary schools | Yes | Comrie Primary School serves the village and area, check catchment |
| Secondary schools | Nearby (Crieff) | Crieff High School (Strathearn Community Campus), about 7 miles east, confirm catchment and transport |
| Further education | Nearby | Perth College UHI in Perth (~40–45 min by road) for college and higher education |
| GP & hospital | Local GP; community hospital in Crieff | GP provision, pharmacy and dentists locally; St Margaret’s Community Hospital in Crieff for local and step-down care |
| Nearest A&E | Perth (~24 miles via Crieff) | Perth Royal Infirmary; Ninewells Hospital, Dundee is Tayside’s major specialist/emergency centre |
| Railway station | No (nearest Gleneagles ~13 miles / Perth ~24 miles) | No station in the village. A car is essential |
| Shops & centre | Yes (village) | Independent shops, cafes, inns and a small supermarket; more in Crieff |
| Green space | Yes (abundant) | Glen Lednock, the rivers, Cultybraggan, Loch Earn and the Highland hills |
Working & connectivity in Comrie
Superfast broadband reaches most of Comrie, with faster full-fibre expanding in places, so home and hybrid working is possible in the village itself. Coverage and speeds can thin out sharply in the surrounding Strathearn glens, and mobile signal can be patchy in rural and hilly spots, so check the specific property on the providers’ and Ofcom’s coverage checkers before you commit, particularly for a rural home. With no railway station, reliable broadband matters all the more for those working from the village.
| Connectivity | Typical picture |
|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | Superfast across most of the village; full-fibre expanding, thinner in the surrounding glens; check the exact address |
| Mobile coverage | Generally reasonable in the village; can be patchy in the glens and rural Strathearn |
| Rail for office days | No station in Comrie, drive to Gleneagles (~13 miles) or Perth (~24 miles); a car is essential |
| Road & air | A85 to Crieff and Perth, and west to the Highlands; Edinburgh & Glasgow Airports ~1h15–1h20 |
Check broadband before you make an offer in Comrie
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Comrie, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
Check broadband at an address (Ofcom)Flood risk in Comrie
On flooding, much of Comrie sits above the water, but the village stands where the rivers Earn, Ruchill and Lednock meet and has a genuine flood history so a flood check is especially worth doing for any home near the water or on low-lying ground.
Cost of living & running a home in Comrie
Beyond the mortgage, it helps to picture the ongoing costs of a home here. Indicative only, always confirm for a specific property.
| Typical ongoing cost | Indicative figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Council tax (Band D, 2026/27) | £1,673.84 | Perth & Kinross Council’s own charge, no police, fire or community precept in Scotland (8 bands A–H); many Comrie villas sit in higher bands, confirm your band |
| Scottish Water (Band D, 2026/27) | £652.32/yr | Water £301.95 + waste water £350.37, billed alongside council tax but a separate Scottish Water charge |
| Buildings insurance | Varies, check near the rivers | Low-lying and riverside homes near the Earn, Ruchill and Lednock can cost more; get a quote and a flood check before committing |
| Broadband | ~£28–£48/mth | Superfast across most of the village; thinner in the glens, check the address |
Financing a home in Comrie
A scenic, characterful Strathearn village on the edge of the Highlands is a sensible thing to buy into, a few points on the mortgage side are worth understanding first.
Comrie’s scenery and character are the headline, but the right mortgage and the right checks still matter, from downsizer and first-time-buyer cottages to handsome villas and rural homes. Older stone and Victorian villa properties, homes near the rivers Earn, Ruchill and Lednock where a flood check is wise, and rural or former-agricultural homes in the glens are all things lenders, surveyors and conveyancers assess carefully, so a survey on an older or larger property and the Scottish home report are wise, alongside a flood check near the water. With firm Comrie prices, LBTT (and the Additional Dwelling Supplement on a second home) is also worth modelling early. Getting the right lender for your circumstances is where good advice pays off.
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Conveyancing & the searches to expect in Comrie
A few standard checks are worth their weight when buying in Comrie, especially the Scottish home report, and a flood check for any home near the rivers Earn, Ruchill or Lednock.
History, heritage & famous connections
Comrie grew up where three rivers, the Earn, the Ruchill and the Lednock, meet on the Highland Boundary Fault, the great geological line dividing the Highlands from the Lowlands. That fault gave the village its most famous characteristic: it is “the Shakin’ Toon”, the most earthquake-prone place in Britain, and in the 18th and 19th centuries local people became pioneers of seismology, recording the frequent tremors. The Earthquake House at The Ross, built in 1874, is one of the oldest seismological observatories in the world and remains a monument to that unique history.
The village developed as a Strathearn settlement of stone cottages and, in the Victorian era, handsome villas, with the White Church, now a community arts venue, as its landmark. During the Second World War, Camp 21 at Cultybraggan just south of the village held German prisoners of war; the camp survives and is now community-owned by the Comrie Development Trust, a remarkable local asset. Traditions such as the Comrie Flambeaux fire festival at Hogmanay keep the village’s heritage alive, and today Comrie is one of the most characterful and desirable villages in Strathearn, drawing people for its scenery, community and quality of life on the edge of the Highlands.
Comrie through the ages
A quick timeline of the moments that shaped the town you would be buying into.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Ancient | Comrie grows up where the Earn, Ruchill and Lednock meet on the Highland Boundary Fault, the origin of “the Shakin’ Toon”. |
| 18th–19th C | Local people pioneer the recording of earth tremors, making Comrie a birthplace of seismology. |
| 1874 | The Earthquake House is built at The Ross, one of the oldest seismological observatories in the world. |
| 19th C | The village grows with stone cottages and handsome Victorian villas; the White Church becomes its landmark. |
| 1940s | Camp 21 at Cultybraggan holds prisoners of war; the camp later becomes community-owned. |
| Today | One of the most characterful and desirable villages in Strathearn, with the Flambeaux, Cultybraggan and the White Church at the heart of community life. |
Famous connections
A few of the people and stories that put Comrie on the map.
The “Shakin’ Toon” & the Earthquake House
Comrie’s unique identity on the Highland Boundary Fault and its pioneering role in seismology, marked by the historic Earthquake House, a genuinely one-of-a-kind heritage.
The Comrie Flambeaux
The dramatic Hogmanay fire festival, when blazing torches are paraded and thrown into the River Earn, one of Scotland’s most striking New Year traditions.
Cultybraggan Camp
The former WWII Camp 21, now community-owned by the Comrie Development Trust, a remarkable local heritage and community asset.
Looking beyond the mortgage
Buying a home in Comrie is a major commitment, and the mortgage is only part of the picture. Whatever you buy, the right protection can help keep the home yours if life does not go to plan.
Life cover
Pays out a lump sum if you die during the policy term, typically arranged to clear the mortgage so your family can stay in the home.
Critical illness cover
Pays out if you are diagnosed with a serious illness the policy covers, helping you keep up payments while you focus on recovery.
Income protection
Replaces part of your income if you cannot work due to illness or injury.
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Things people don't always tell you about Comrie
Beyond the brochure, a few honest points worth weighing before you commit to buying here.
Comrie compared with nearby towns
How Comrie sits against the places buyers most often weigh against it, a quick, indicative comparison.
| Town | Rough average price | Station? | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comrie | ~£220k–£320k | No (Gleneagles ~13 miles) | A characterful Strathearn village on the Highland Boundary Fault; the “Shakin’ Toon”, the Flambeaux, Glen Lednock & Cultybraggan; scenic & firm-priced |
| Crieff | ~£230k–£320k | No (Gleneagles ~9 miles) | A genteel Victorian spa town in Strathearn about 7 miles east; Crieff Hydro, the Glenturret & Drummond Castle Gardens; the secondary school and community hospital |
| Auchterarder | ~£230k–£320k | No (Gleneagles ~2 miles) | The “Lang Toun” to the south-east by Gleneagles, on the Perth–Stirling line via Gleneagles |
| Perth | ~£200k–£260k | Yes (to Edinburgh, Glasgow & Inverness) | The “Fair City” and Perth & Kinross’s administrative hub, about 24 miles east, with the station and Perth Royal Infirmary |
| St Fillans | ~£250k–£400k | No | The small Highland village at the east end of Loch Earn just west of Comrie, scenic and sought-after |
Pros & cons of living in Comrie
An honest, balanced summary to weigh up.
| In its favour | To weigh carefully |
|---|---|
| A scenic, characterful Strathearn village on the edge of the Highlands | A rural village with no railway station. The nearest are Gleneagles (~13 miles) and Perth |
| A unique heritage, the “Shakin’ Toon”, the Flambeaux, Cultybraggan and the White Church | No full A&E in Strathearn. The nearest is Perth Royal Infirmary (~24 miles via Crieff) |
| Glen Lednock, the Deil’s Cauldron, Loch Earn and superb walking | A firm, scenery-driven market with meaningful LBTT and the Additional Dwelling Supplement on second homes |
| A simple Scottish council-tax bill, no police, fire or community precept | Many handsome villas sit in higher council-tax bands (E–H) |
| A strong community, Cultybraggan, the White Church, golf and bowling | Scottish Water is a separate charge added to the same bill (~£652 at Band D) |
| Crieff, its shops, secondary school and community hospital about 7 miles east | A genuine flood consideration where three rivers meet, check near the water |
Villages & areas around Comrie
Many buyers who love Comrie look just outside it too, a quick guide.
Who tends to move to Comrie?
Understanding your fellow buyers helps you read the market and pitch an offer.
Retirees & downsizers
People wanting a scenic, walkable Strathearn village with good shops, a strong community, golf and bowling, and Crieff’s services nearby, with the lack of a station and the distance to a full A&E understood.
Outdoor & countryside seekers
People wanting space, scenery and the Highlands, Glen Lednock, the Deil’s Cauldron, Loch Earn and the hills, with a characterful village and a unique heritage at the centre of it all.
Families & quality-of-life buyers
People drawn to a characterful, scenic village with Comrie Primary School, superb outdoor access and a strong community, with the secondary school being in Crieff and the rurality understood.
What your money buys in Comrie
A rough sense of what different budgets tend to secure, indicative only, and hugely dependent on position and condition.
Your move to Comrie, step by step
A simple order of play that keeps things on track.
1. Get your budget straight
Work out your deposit and the true monthly cost (mortgage, council tax, the Perth & Kinross Band D is £1,673.84, more for a higher-band villa, the separate Scottish Water charge of about £652 at Band D, insurance, and any LBTT, which is meaningful on a larger Comrie home and higher again with the Additional Dwelling Supplement on a second home), and get a mortgage in principle so you can move quickly.
2. Do your homework on the property
Read the Scottish home report, do a flood check for any home near the rivers, get a survey (wise on an older or larger property), confirm the water, drainage and access on a rural property, check the school catchment and transport, and remember there is no station, before you fall in love.
3. Line up the right people
A mortgage adviser, a good surveyor and a local solicitor will save you time, money and stress. We can introduce you to the first.
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Quick tips before you buy in Comrie
- Enjoy the village, the “Shakin’ Toon” and the Earthquake House, the Comrie Flambeaux, Glen Lednock and the Deil’s Cauldron, Cultybraggan and the White Church.
- Plan around the lack of a station. Comrie has none, so a car is essential; the nearest stations are Gleneagles (~13 miles) and Perth (~24 miles).
- Note the market, Comrie is firm and scenery-driven with limited stock, model your LBTT early.
- Confirm the council tax and band. Band D is £1,673.84 for 2026/27 (the council’s own charge; no police, fire or community precept); many villas sit in higher bands E–H.
- Budget for Scottish Water separately, water and waste water are about £652 at Band D for 2026/27, on the same bill but set by Scottish Water.
- For a second home or holiday home, factor in the Additional Dwelling Supplement.
- Do a flood check for any home near the rivers Earn, Ruchill or Lednock, and read the Scottish home report carefully.
- Use the Revenue Scotland LBTT calculator for your purchase-tax figure, not an England Stamp Duty tool.
- Note the nearest full A&E is Perth Royal Infirmary in Perth (~24 miles via Crieff), important in a rural location.
- Explore Glen Lednock, the Melville Monument and Loch Earn to get a feel for the setting.
- For a larger, older or rural home, get a survey; confirm the water, drainage and access on a rural property.
- Get a mortgage agreement in principle before you start viewing in earnest.
- Review your protection at the same time as your mortgage, important for family buyers.
- Take your solicitor’s advice on the home report, flood, boundary, rural and standard searches.
Nearby areas worth considering
If you are weighing Comrie against the surrounding area, these are the places buyers most often compare.
Crieff
The genteel Victorian spa town about 7 miles east on the A85, Crieff Hydro, the Glenturret, the shops, the secondary school (Strathearn Community Campus) and St Margaret’s Community Hospital.
Auchterarder
The “Lang Toun” to the south-east by Gleneagles, with the nearest railway station at Gleneagles.
Perth
The “Fair City” and Perth & Kinross’s administrative hub, about 24 miles east via Crieff, with the railway station and Perth Royal Infirmary.
Kinross
A market town by Loch Leven to the south-east, off the M90 with easy access to Edinburgh.
St Fillans
The small Highland village at the east end of Loch Earn just west of Comrie, scenic and sought-after (nearest guide-town neighbour to the west).
Lochearnhead
The Highland village at the west end of Loch Earn, on the A85 towards the Trossachs.
Family Protection
Whichever area you choose, the right life cover, critical illness cover and income protection matter just as much as the mortgage.
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This is likely a good fit if…
- You are buying, moving or remortgaging in Comrie and want help comparing lenders rather than relying on one bank’s own range.
- You are employed or self-employed with reasonably clean credit and a deposit of around 5% or more.
- You want the mortgage and the protection that goes with it sorted together, rather than as two separate jobs.
- You would rather someone else dealt with the lender, the paperwork and the chasing.
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