The original parish of Forgandenny formed part of the Pictish thanedom of Forteviot and spread across the royal route south from Perth crossing the Earn at the first fording place. The independent parish was created during the establishment of the diocese of Dunkeld while Forteviot remained attached to St. Andrews. For many years, the parish was under control of the Abbey of Inchaffray and became central to the development of collegiate foundations throughout the Middle Ages. Such was the parish's position between Strathearn and Fife that development was strongly influenced by changing religious views which prevailed in the regions. Forgandenny lands were held by royal chamberlains as the Barony of Forgandenny from the eleventh century. By the sixteenth century, the Barony had been divided into three parts which formed the basic pattern of the later estates.
FORGANDENNY - A PLACE IN HISTORY
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