Killin
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
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Main Street, Killin, with Meall nan Tarmachan in the background to the north | |
Killin Location within the Stirling council area | |
| Population | 740 (mid-2020 est.) |
| OS grid reference | NN572328 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Killin |
| Postcode district | FK21 |
| Dialling code | 01567 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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| Website | www.killin.info |
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.