Killin

📌 Village in Stirling
★★

The village of Killin (population: 700 or so) occupies an enviable position at the heart of Scotland’s Central Highlands, not far from the head of Loch Tay. With a river running through it (complete with old stone bridge and picturesque rapids), pretty whitewashed buildings and excellent local walking routes of all lengths, it’s understandably a bustling place on peak season weekends. But its – slightly – out-of-the-way location a couple of miles from the region’s main road and rail routes seems to be keeping tourism to sustainable levels, which is all the more welcome for those planning a visit. In addition to the sights described above, there’s a ruined castle and a stone circle to explore, plus a possible excursion by car to the beautifully conserved longhouse at Moirlanich. It’s just about possible to squeeze all of these attractions into a single day; for those staying longer and fit enough, the spectacular Munros around Ben Lawers and the Tarmachan Ridge will surely beckon.

🌍 Location

📌 Stirling council area

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NN 573331

🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.465671,-4.318657

🚶 The town is compact, with plenty of beauty spots within walking distance. Moirlanich Longhouse is a little too far without a car.

🚌 Killin is at the end of a bus route through the Trossachs from Callander. Longer distance coaches often run in high season from towns and cities including Edinburgh, Perth and Fort William.

<1 mi away

>> Falls of Dochart ★★★

>> Finlarig Castle ★★

>> Kinnell Stone Circle ★

>> Loch Tay ★★★

>> Walk: Bogged down around Loch Tay ★★

>> Walk: Sron a’ Chlachain – Killin’s stony nose ★★★★

<3 mi away

>> Moirlanich Longhouse ★★ (1 mi ↑)