Killin

Killin is situated near the head of Loch Tay over which rises Perthshire's highest mountain, Ben Lawers (1214m). The village runs from the Falls of Dochart down towards the Loch. The Falls are crossed by a narrow multi-arched stone bridge which carries the main road from the east into Killin.

Near the Falls stand the eight healing stones of 8thC St Fillan. Each stone represents a part of the body which it is supposed to heal.

Clan MacNab once held this area and were long associated with Killin. Their ancient burial ground is on the island Inchbuie in the River Dochart just below the Falls and can be viewed from the bridge. Kennell House was their seat. A well preserved prehistoric standing stone circle can seen there.

Near the village is the ruins of the Campbell stronghold of Finlarig Castle. Legend has it that a pit there was where nobles were executed; commoners were hanged on a nearby oak tree. The Campbells of Glenorchy grew in power and became the Breadalbane family and eventually they took over Kennell House. Many MacNabs emigrated under the pressure of the growing Breadalbanes.

Killin offers a variety of pursuits for the tourist: walking on Ben Lawers, fishing for trout or salmon and watersports associated with Loch Tay itself.