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
Loopallu Festival Loopallu Festival Loopallu is a 2-day music festival that takes place in Ullapool, in the north of Scotland. It has been held annually since 2005 attracting 2,500 people which essentially doubles the population of the town while the event is being held. The festival takes place in Ullapool with the main stage located only metres from the shore of Loch Broom, in a big-top tent. After the acts on the main stage finish a string of fringe events continue into the early hours, offering live music. The first Loopallu was held in 2005, with the American rockgrass band Hayseed Dixie