Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Killin
Killin — village in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Killin is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 765 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Stirling, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4660°, -4.3180°.
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Killin (; Scottish Gaelic: Cill Fhinn) is a village in Perthshire in the central Highlands of Scotland. Situated at the western head of Loch Tay, it is administered by the Stirling Council area. Killin is a historic conservation village and sits within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. It is the central settlement of the historic region of Breadalbane. Killin is notable as a historically important part of the Gaidhealtachd of Perthshire and a centre of wildlife and adventure tourism. In July 2023, Killin was voted one of the most desirable locations to live and visit in Scotland, owing to its significant history, setting and facilities by Planetware.com, an expert travel website. A recent analysis (July 2021) by a leading mental health life insurance provider identified Killin as the second-best holiday destination for wellness in the United Kingdom.
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Background
History
The history of Killin is ancient and there is plentiful evidence of prehistoric habitation of the area including several iron-age artificial islands or Crannog's along the shores of Loch Tay - a reconstructed example can be seen at the Scottish Crannog Centre. Other evidence of prehistoric habitation include a preserved standing stone circle, the Kinnell Stone Circle, close to the village along with the less well preserved remains of ancient hill forts around the area. For a period in history Killin was one of the front lines in the wars between the original Pictish people of Highland Scotland and the invading Gaels from Ireland, prior to them becoming united under Kenneth MacAlpin. The…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4660, -4.3180
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK21 8UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Population
- 765
- Official site
- www.killin.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009402 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Killin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Killin-wv.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Island of Inchbuie promontory fort
Vineyards · 0.2 km
Fingal's Stone
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Killin, Innes Bhuidhe
Vineyards · 0.3 km
Inchbuie
Cemeteries · 0.3 km
St Fillan's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Killin
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Bridge of Dochart
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Killin Millennium Time Capsule Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Falls of Dochart
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.4 km
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Falls of Dochart
Waterfalls · 0.4 km
James Stewart Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Killin Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Killin Stone Circle
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Killin is a village in central Scotland with a population of 765. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 765
- Constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
Things to see in Killin
177 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Killin →
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn Ghlas
Beinn Ghlas — 1103m high mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn Ghlas
Beinn Ghlas — Named summit at 1103 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn nan Oighreag
Beinn nan Oighreag — Named summit at 909 m.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ben Lawers
Ben Lawers — 1214m high mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Lochan na Lairige
Lochan na Lairige — lake extended as a reservoir in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, outflows south to Allt a' Mhoirneas.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Meall a' Choire Leith
Meall a' Choire Leith — Named summit at 926 m.
📷 3
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Meall Ghaordaidh
Meall Ghaordaidh — 1039m high mountain in Scotland.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Meall Ghaordaidh
Meall Ghaordaidh — Named summit at 1039 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Meall nan Tarmachan
Meall nan Tarmachan — 1043m high mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Meall nan Tarmachan
Meall nan Tarmachan — Named summit at 1044 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
River Dochart
River Dochart in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Balquhidder railway station
Balquhidder railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Killin railway station
Killin railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Loch Tay railway station
Loch Tay railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Moirlanich Longhouse
Moirlanich Longhouse in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme
Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Falls of Dochart
Falls of Dochart in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Falls of Lochay
Falls of Lochay in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Glen Dochart
Glen Dochart in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Glen Lochay
Glen Lochay in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Island of Inchbuie promontory fort
Island of Inchbuie promontory fort — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Fingal's Stone
Fingal's Stone — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Killin, Innes Bhuidhe
Killin, Innes Bhuidhe — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 4📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Fillan's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Killin
St Fillan's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Killin — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge of Dochart
Bridge of Dochart — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Killin
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Maragowan Caravan Site
Maragowan Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The House at Bridge of Lochay
The House at Bridge of Lochay — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Clachan Caravan Club
Clachan Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
High Creagan Caravan Park
High Creagan Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Cruachan Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Cruachan Farm Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Loch Tay Highland Lodges
Loch Tay Highland Lodges — a campsite in scotland central.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killin?
- Killin is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK21 8UR).
- What is Killin?
- Killin — village in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Killin?
- Drivers can use postcode FK21 8UR.
- Is Killin free to visit?
- Yes, Killin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK21 8UR. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.