Guthrie is a small parish, which lies in Angus Council Area, some 6 miles (9 km) south of Brechin and 7 miles (11 km) east of Forfar in Angus.
It is located in the old county of Forfarshire, which disappeared following the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1974.
The parish has an area of 11.3 sq. km (4.3 sq. miles). Guthrie has 4 neighbouring parishes; namely Aberlemno, Kinnell, Kirkden and Rescobie. The boundaries of this parish were modified among significant changes recommended by the Boundary Commissioners after the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889.