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The Falls of Dochart tumble through the western end of the village of Killin which is situated at the western head of Loch Tay, Perthshire. The Falls are crossed by a narrow multi-arched stone bridge, the main road into Killin.

The Clan MacNab were once dominant in the area and have long been associated with the village, their ancient burial ground being sited on the small island of Inchbuie in the River Dochart, just below the Falls, and visible from the bridge.

To the north of the village lie the ruins of Finlarig Castle, the stronghold of the Campbells of Breadalbane. The growing power of the Campbells eventually ousted the MacNabs, who lost their seat Kinnell House. In 1694 Sir John Campbell of Glenorchy, 1st Earl of Breadalbane established Killin as a Burgh of barony and in 1949 Kinnell House and its estate returned to the ownership of the Chief of Clan Macnab.

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. Many local vernacular buildings have been preserved or converted, allowing the village to retain much of its historic character.

Tomnadashan Mine, an abandoned copper mine overlooking the village, is identified as the haunt of the Rabbit of Caerbannog. (Monty Python and the Holy Grail