Kinross-shire Kinnesswood and Scotlandwell are attractive, and there are ancient standing stones at Orwell. The T in the Park music festival has been held in Balado since 1993, becoming a major annual event. The economic outlook of Kinross-shire has improved and was recorded in 2009 as having an estimated population of 12,997. In addition, it outperformed both the Perth and Kinross area and Scotland averages in economic performance. The area is promoted by the Kinross-shire Partnership, a body bringing together local government, tourist organisations and local organisations. Kinross-shire contained only one burgh, Kinross. The burgh was originally created a burgh of
Transport in Scotland new franchise in 2015. It is currently operated by Serco. Since 1997, rail usage was risen and has led to the reopening of former railway lines and stations closed under the Beeching Axe. Major reopenings include: The Glasgow Subway is the only underground system in Scotland. Opened in 14 December 1896, making it the 3rd oldest underground network in the World. It is owned and operated by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. Edinburgh Trams opened on 31 May 2014. It is the only system currently in operation in Scotland, although Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow formerly had extensive networks. Scotland has