The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park was Scotland’s first and Killin is an eastern gateway to the area. Staying in Killin gives you “two for the price of one” as you can easily access the southern regions of the Grampian National Park from here.
The Breadalbane area of the LL&TNP takes its name from Gaelic, meaning “ the high country of Scotland” – and has some of Scotland’s most exhilarating mountain walks and climbs. Ben Lui, Ben Challum, Ben More, Ben Vorlich all tower above the landscape, with the majestic Tarmachan Ridge and the Ben Lawers range just to the north east of the Park. Golden eagles and peregrine falcons may be seen soaring over the higher peaks. Alpine flowers provide a dazzling array of colour.
Remember however, the mountains can be treacherous and are no place for the inexperienced or ill equipped, as weather conditions can change rapidly.
The quiet glens and peaceful lochs around Killin offer the opportunity to get away from the busier tourism spots in the Park. Here you can find a place to sit quietly and view the surroundings or take a walk and explore the woodlands and moorland. Breadalbane is home to some of Scotland’s richest wildlife.
Fascinating evidence of former settlers can be found scattered across the landscape. The area around Killin is steeped in history and has provided inspiration over hundreds of years for many writers, poets and painters. For many the name Breadalbane is more commonly associated with the infamous Campbells, who became the Earls of Breadalbane, and at one time owned the land stretching from Kenmore in the east to the west coast of Argyll.
The mountains, woods, lochs and rivers of the Breadalbane area of the LL&TNP provide a majestic backdrop to a wealth of recreation. There is something for everyone, whatever your interest, age or ability, and Killin lies at the very heart of this. The ideal base for exploring the other areas of the Park – the Trossachs, Loch Lomond, Argyll Forest of the Cowal Peninsula – whilst being centrally located for visiting many other destinations to the north, east and west.