Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Killin Cemetery
Also known as: New Killin Cemetery
Killin Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Killin Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Also known as: New Killin Cemetery. Coordinates: 56.4743°, -4.3168°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Killin (; 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 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.
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Background
History
The history of Killin is ancient and there is plentiful evidence of prehistoric habitation of the area including several iron-age artificial islands or Crannog's along the shores of Loch Tay - a reconstructed example can be seen at the Scottish Crannog Centre. Other evidence of prehistoric habitation include a preserved standing stone circle, the Kinnell Stone Circle, close to the village along with the less well preserved remains of ancient hill forts around the area. For a period in history Killin was one of the front lines in the wars between the original Pictish people of Highland Scotland and the invading Gaels from Ireland, prior to them becoming united under Kenneth MacAlpin. The…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4743, -4.3168
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK21 8TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Official site
- www.killin.info
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killin Cemetery?
- Killin Cemetery is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.4743°, -4.3168°.
- Is Killin Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Killin Cemetery is free.