Old Killin
Pictures of Killin in years gone by when some houses were still thatched and Killin had a railway station and a mill
Old Photographs Killin Scotland
Old photographs of Killin, Scotland. Killin is a village situated at the western head of Loch Tay in Stirling area, formerly Perthshire. Killin railway station was on the Killin Railway. The railway station was officially closed on 1 November 1965. The MacNab Clan were once dominant here, and have long been associated with Killin. Their ancient burial ground is on Inchbuie in the River Dochart, just below the falls, and is visible from the bridge in Killin. In 1767 the minister of Killin, James Stuart, published the first New Testament in Scottish Gaelic.
Killin, Lochearnhead & Balquhidder
A walk from Killin to Lochearnhead & Balquhidder to visit Rob Roy's grave
Places to see in ( Killin - UK )
Places to see in ( Killin - UK )
Killin is a village situated at the western head of Loch Tay in Stirling, Scotland. The west end of the village is magnificently sited around the scenic Falls of Dochart, the main street leading down towards the Loch at the confluence of the rivers Dochart and Lochay. The falls are crossed by a narrow, multi-arched stone bridge carrying the main A827 road into Killin.
Killin railway station was on the Killin Railway. The railway station was officially closed on 1 November 1965. Killin has a small primary school with 56 pupils. For secondary education the children have to travel to Callander, 21 miles to the south. The nearest Gaelic medium primary is in Stirling, 37 miles to the south.
The MacNab Clan were once dominant here, and have long been associated with Killin. Their ancient burial ground is on Inchbuie in the River Dochart, just below the falls, and is visible from the bridge. Kinnell House was the seat of the MacNabs. A well-preserved prehistoric stone circle (possibly 'restored' to improve its appearance) known as Killin Stone Circle can be seen in the grounds of the house. To the north of the village lie the ruins of the Campbells of Breadalbane stronghold of Finlarig Castle, with its associated chapel. The growing power of the Campbells eventually ousted the MacNabs, who lost Kinnell House to their rivals. In 1694 Sir John Campbell of Glenorchy, 1st Earl of Breadalbane established Killin as a Burgh of barony. In 1949 Kinnell House and its estate returned to the ownership of the Chief of Clan Macnab, but in 1978 death duties forced the then Chief, James Charles Macnab of Macnab, to sell most of the estate.
In 1767 the minister of Killin, James Stuart, published the first New Testament in Scottish Gaelic. By the end of the 18th century there was a local linen industry. Flax was grown locally, spun in small mills and woven into linen by home based weavers. Today, Killin services the local rural community and the growing tourism and leisure industries. In addition to walking on Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, fishing for trout and salmon there are various watersports available on Loch Tay. Many local vernacular buildings have been preserved or converted, allowing the village to retain much of its historic character.
The 19th century Moirlanich Longhouse in nearby Glen Lochay is a rare surviving example of the cruck frame Scottish longhouse, and is now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. The former Breadalbane Folklore Centre in the Victorian mill by the falls displays the 'healing stones' of Saint Fillan.
Tomnadashan Mine, an abandoned copper mine overlooking the village, is sometimes identified as the haunt of the Rabbit of Caerbannog of Monty Python and the Holy Grail fame. Nearby Glen Lochay is the mysterious location to which Richard Hannay, played by Robert Donat, heads in the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film of The 39 Steps.
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1972 Trains To Keswick
A film I copied from ageing VHS to dvd which documents the last few years of the Penrith to Keswick railway with lots of footage of the line in operation.
Drone Falls of Dochart, Killin, Scotland
Such beautiful rocks in this river, walking and laying on them is nice in this area even though others are around :)
new and disused railway viaducts
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Scottish steam at its best including Killin an Crail branch line
Scottish Train Disaster (1937)
Full title reads: Scottish train disaster.
Castle Cary, Scotland.
35 killed in railway crash. Various shots of crash site. Rescue teams work to save survivors and salvage the bodies of the dead from the wreck. Rescuers use shovels and cranes to clear the debris from mangled carriages. Crash was caused by bad weather conditions - we can still see snow covering the railway sidings.
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Bridge of Orchy to Tyndrum and Killin to Callander
30 mile from Bridge of Orchy to Tyndrum And Killin to Calander , following the west highland way and the the old railway trail
Scotland's First Steam Railway 1812 Kilmarnock to Troon Coal Train
The remains of the earliest coal & passenger railway line & buildings in Scotland circa 1812..( Caprington Golf Course, KIlmarnock, East Ayrshire)...Originally a horse-drawn wagon way...was the first railway in Scotland to use a Steam Locomotive!
Killin time at the Falls of Dochart Scotland
Road trip to Killin
Killin is a village situated at the western head of Loch Tay, Scotland.
The west end of the village is magnificently sited around the scenic Falls of Dochart, the main street leading down towards the Loch at the confluence of the rivers Dochart and Lochay. The Falls are crossed by a narrow, multi-arched stone bridge carrying the main A827 road into Killin.
The Dundee Newtyle Railway Documentary
Documentary by Ron Watt detailing the Dundee to Newtyle railway line built in 1831.
Glennfinnan Viaduct in 4K
The famous Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland is known for its appearance in the Harry Potter Series. Lean back and enjoy the beauty of this landscape from a breathtaking perspective.
Scottish Railways in the 1930's. Film 17032
Railways in Scotland. The Forth Bridge. Good general views of Glasgow. Trams pass. Buchanan Street, St. Vincent Street. LMS steamer. Dunoon. Street, market and fish harbour of Aberdeen. A swing bridge. Loch Lomond pleasure boat trip. Inversnaid.. Coach trip to the Trossachs. Train trip. Oban. Isle of Iona with tourists walking up slipway. The church. Celtic cross. Fort William. Banavie. Loch Ness. Culloden battlefield
The Ruthern Branch Line - The 99 Year Railway
This video-book presentation looks at the Ruthern Branch Line in north Cornwall and traces its 99 year history from 1834 to 1933, looks at the engines & rolling stock that plied the line, and the local mines that were its main customers. The route is retraced on foot in 2015 as well as in old maps and photographs. It gives a fascinating insight into part of the first railway in the south of England that will enthral the railway enthusiast, the local historian, the curious resident or holiday-maker and the industrial archaeologist alike.
A list of sources is provided at the end, along with details of where to see preserved engines, rolling stock and artefacts connected with the railway.
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Glen Ogle viaduct.
Glen Ogle extends 7 miles north westwards from Lochearnhead to Lix Toll where it opens into Glen Dochart. The military road, which can be seen from the modern road, was built in1749 by Major Wm., Caulfield. It was used by the British Army in it's efforts to pacify the Highlands after the Jacobite Rising of 1745. It is possible to walk through the glen on a footpath that follows the course of the former Callander to Oban railway to the summit of the glen and Killin Junction. The route takes in the Glen Ogle viaduct and the bridge which has a concrete core, is clad in local granite and has 12 stone arches.
Railway Walks... Glen Ogle to Balquidder
Walking along Glen Ogle to the Viaduct and beyond
Balquidder Station To Killin 15 02 15
Mountain biking along the old Callandar to Oban railway line through Glen Ogle and on to Killin and the Falls Of Dochart