KIRKTON-of-WEEM, a village, in the parish of
Weem, county of Perth, 1 mile (N. W. by W.) from
Aberfeldy; containing 50 inhabitants. It is situated in
one of the detached portions of the parish, and is separated
by the waters of the Tay, over which is Tay bridge,
from the town of Aberfeldy. The bridge is a fine building
of five arches, and was finished in 1733, under the
direction of General Wade, then commander of the
forces in Scotland. In the village is a good inn; and
the church, in its vicinity, is conveniently situated for
a large part of the population of the district.