Gowrie
Carse of GowrieCarse of Gowrie, near Kinnaird, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Gowrie, strip of fertile alluvial land 15 miles (24 km) long and 2 to 4 miles (3 to 6 km) wide in the council areas of Perth and Kinross and Dundee City, Scotland. The stretch of low, alluvial land called the Carse of Gowrie extends along the north shore of the Firth of Tay between Perth and Dundee. The fertile soil is especially suited for cultivation of small, soft fruits, especially strawberries and raspberries.
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Gowrie
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25 March 2025
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November 14, 2026