Pitkeathly, historically known as Pitcaithly, is situated north of the Ochil Hills, 2 miles (3 kilometres) southwest of Bridge of Earn.

[3] The hamlet has five main wells which produce Pitkeathly mineral water, which were known in the 19th century as the East, the West, the Spout, the Dunbarny, and the Southpark.

A scholar from Glasgow discovered that the water contained quantities of calcium, salt, magnesium and limestone.

In addition, the owner of the land, Mr Grant of Kilgraston, had opened a mineral spa at the springs, with accommodation for guests.

[5] Schweppes took over the springs in 1910 and subsequently bottled the water in a plant employing thirty people.