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Killin
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Also known as Cill Fhinn

Killin (; ) 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.

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Place details

Locality
Killin
Region
Alba / Scotland
Country
United Kingdom
Population
720
Timezone
Europe/London

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Key facts

UK place.country
Scotland
UK place.official_name
Killin
UK place.gaelic_name
Cill Fhinn
UK place.label_position
left
UK place.static_image_name
Main Street, Killin - geograph.org.uk - 1347515.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption
Main Street, Killin, with Meall nan Tarmachan in the background to the north
UK place.population_ref
()
UK place.os_grid_reference
NN572328
UK place.civil_parish
Killin
UK place.unitary_scotland
Stirling
UK place.lieutenancy_scotland
Stirling and Falkirk
UK place.constituency_westminster
Stirling and Strathallan
UK place.constituency_scottish_parliament
Stirling
UK place.post_town
Killin
UK place.postcode_area
FK
UK place.postcode_district
FK21
UK place.dial_code
01567
UK place.website
www.killin.info

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Killin
Population
770
Official website
www.killin.net
Image
Killin-wv.jpg
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Killin
native label
Killin
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Article

11 sections
Contents
  • Location and Etymology
  • History
  • Local Folklore and Traditions
  • Gaelic in Killin
  • Amenities
  • Sights and Activities
  • Events
  • Notable people
  • Gallery
  • References
  • External links

Killin (; ) 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.

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