Location

The village of Killin is situated in the heart of the highlands, at the western end of Loch Tay. It is on the border of Perthshire and Argyle, and is in an area steeped in history, Breadalbane, Gaelic for 'the high country'. It has been a centre of habitation and trade for thousands of years. There is an ancient circle of standing stones on the edge of the village, and it is known to have been an important centre of flint axe making in prehistoric times. In the middle ages it was a stronghold of the Chiefs of the Clan Campbell, who later became the Lords of Argyle, important power brokers in the old Kingdom of the Scots. The bible was first translated into Gaelic in Killin.

Today Killin is a tranquil haven, nestling in a valley of surprising beauty, and surrounded by towering mountains. It is 3 miles from the main arterial road from Edinburgh to the Northwest, close enough to ensure good transport links throughout Scotland, but just far enough from the main road, to ensure it is largely traffic free and unspoilt, still retaining its local village atmosphere, traditional friendliness and conviviality.