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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Acharn Woods walk, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, UK
A short walk ideal for taking children offering good views.
Acharn Falls Stone Circle, Loch Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.
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Tigh Na Ruaich Standing Stone Circle Ballinluig Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of Tigh Na Ruaich Standing Stone Circle on visit to Ballinluig, Highland Perthshire. These stones ranging from 3ft to 6ft in height and are believed to date back to 2500BC. They formed a Bronze Age ceremonial area for a local settlement which believed the underwater stream below the site would carry souls to the afterlife. In Great Britain, the Bronze Age is considered to have been the period from around 2100 to 700 BC.
DOCHART FALLS, KILLIN, SCOTLAND
Picturesque waterfall, one of Scotland's best and very easy to reach by road. A popular tourist attraction. Pleasant old village on both banks of the River Dochart.
Killin Perthshire
Trip through Killin in Perthshire to visit the Craigbuie Guest House in 2004
Stone Circles Of Perthshire, Scotland.
Perthshire has many ancient stone circles. In this short clip I have uploaded my photos of these prehistoric sites. The stone circles in this video are Tynreich, Killin, Croft Moraig, Fascally, Leys Of Marlee, Falls Of Acharn, Lundin Farm, Fortingall & Park Neuk. Thanks for watching and please subscribe.
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Anatomy of a Killing - BBC News
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Killin Hotel.wmv
Photos and pictures of Killin Hotel, Killin, Perthshire FK21 8TP.
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Graphic video: Rebels execute Syrian soldiers
Video obtained by The New York Times apparently shows the execution of captured Syrian government soldiers by Syrian rebels.
The Great Wood of Caledon
Explored by Adam Watson
Documentary about the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland which is Britain's largest remaining tract of ancient woodland. ITV 1989
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Finlarig Castle Killin Perthshire
Just back from a wet weekend away and visited the standing stones at Killin but also discovered the Finlarig castle ruins. These are 18th Century but have been in a state of decay for over the last century. The heavy rain prohibited me from using any sophisticated gear so I shot this on my old Kodak Playsport waterproof camera. Its a small pocket camera thats earned its keep over the years! I used another old Sony mini DV camera which allowed me to use a slow shutter to blur movement. I converted the footage to 'greyscale' during editing, no HD this time. I had very little material but what I had was shot over the two days I was there. It was a weekend away with a lot of time proping up the bars rather than hillwalking rambling and being outdoors! The slow shutter speed on the flowing water at the Falls at Dochart made the water appear like figures, ghosts almost, rain drops on the lens made eyes appear and then vanish. I thought that worked with the rest of the material, if you use your imagination that is!
Tomnadashan Mine Loch Tay
Old Copper Mine workings interesting site, passage way leads off into side chamber with another flooded to the end. Early reports mention Gold & Silver in small quantities but Copper was the main target .
Killin Perthshire
Killin Perthshire and the Falls Of Dochart, very busy sunny day
Dryhouse Restoration General Masonry & Legacy Walls
Falls of Dochart, Killin, Scotland 091211
Falls of Dochart, Killin, Scotland. Recording made with a VADO HD pocket video cam on September 12, 2011. Weather conditions: Gale Force Winds - Scotland was getting the tail end of hurricane Katia. We created and converted it using Serif MoviePlus!
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 :)
Moon Magic
Four recumbent stone circles in north-east Scotland: Loanhead of Daviot, Easter Aquhorthies, Tyrebagger, and Aikey Brae.
How might the ancient architects, and people, have used them to interact with the moon?
The video is imaginary, but based on the theory that the stone monuments may have been used to mark and to predict the lunar 'standstill' cycle of 18.6 years.
The beautiful music is gratefully borrowed from Robin Williamson.
New Year's Day Drive Through Kenmore To Loch Tay Highlands Scotland
Tour Scotland video of a New Year's Day drive through Kenmore to Loch Tay in the Highlands. Loch Tay is a freshwater loch in the central highlands, in the Perthshire and and Stirling council areas. Kenmore village which dates from the 16th century at the outflow of the River Tay is one the main settlements on the lochside today. The loch is a popular spot for salmon fishing