Killin

Killin
Main Street, Killin, with Meall nan Tarmachan in the background to the north
Killin is located in Stirling
Killin
Killin
Location within the Stirling council area
Population740 (2022)[1]
OS grid referenceNN572328
Civil parish
  • Killin
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townKillin
Postcode districtFK21
Dialling code01567
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
Websitewww.killin.info
List of places
UK
Scotland
56°27′58″N 4°19′05″W / 56.466°N 4.318°W / 56.466; -4.318

Killin (/ˌkɪlˈɪn/; 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.[2] 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.[3]

  1. ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Killin voted most desirable village in Scotland". 26 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Area focus: Killin". 22 July 2021.

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