round tower. The location "Afarnach's Hall" referred to in the earliest mediaeval Arthurian literature is usually identified as Abernethy. The museum, open 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday between May and September, has exhibits on the history of the village and also holds a key to the tower. Culture Over the years local industry and commerce has largely declined. A general store is the only shop remaining on the Main Street (the post office having closed in early 2009). However, the village still manages to support a local pub. A mobile post office also visits the village most weekdays. A Gala / Fete Day is held annually on the first or second Saturday in June, with a race to the top of nearby Castle Law taking place the following day. Transport The village is located near the M90 motorway and has an infrequent bus service to nearby towns. Abernethy railway station served the village until 1955, when it was closed by the British Transport Commission. Explanatory notes 1. The foundation of Abernethy is to be found in the Pictish Chronicle and links it to Nechtan Morbet. However, it may have been Nechtan nepos Uerb, and the later Nechtan mac Der-Ilei may have been confused with the previous two. References External links Collegiate churches in Scotland Villages in Perth and Kinross