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Killin (other)
Killin (; ) is a village in the central Scottish Highlands, Highlands of Scotland. Situated at the western head of Loch Tay, it is administered by the Stirling (council area), 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, Scotland, 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. Location and Etymology The west end of the village is magnificently sited around the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meall Nan Tarmachan
Meall nan Tarmachan () is a mountain in the Southern Scottish Highlands, Highlands of Scotland near Killin just west of Ben Lawers. It is often climbed as part of the Tarmachan ridge, the other peaks of which are Meall Garbh (1026 m), Beinn nan Eachan (1000 m) and Creag na Caillich (914 m); these three peaks are Tops rather than Munros, and lie to the south-west of Meall nan Tarmachan. It is normally approached from the east via the road heading north from the Ben Lawers visitors centre. From the Ben Lawers visitors centre the summit is only a short walk, with no real difficulties. Traversing the entire Tarmachan ridge does however involve some scrambling. The name Meall nan Tarmachan is Gaelic for "mound of the ptarmigans". Regarding the other peaks in the Tarmachan ridge, Meal Garbh (translates to "rough lump") and Beinn nan Eachan ("mountain of horses") are classified as munro ''tops'' due to lack of sufficient separation. Creag na Caillich ("crag of the old woman") does ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
