Killin Stone Circle

Killin Stone Circle stands at the western end of Loch Tay, half a mile east of the village of Killin in Stirling. It sits in a pasture field just southwest of Kinnell House, a scheduled monument protected by law. Six upright slabs form the circle, each made of dark grey schist. The stones range from 1.4 to 1.9 metres tall, arranged in a flattened circle about ten metres wide. The two tallest stones stand side by side in the southwest quadrant, with three cupmarks carved on the top of the northernmost slab. This circle belongs to a group of similar sites found across central Scotland, many sharing the same six-stone design. Its good condition may come from its location within Kinnell House grounds and possible restoration in the 18th or 19th century. The site offers one of the clearer examples of such circles in the region. Its position near the loch adds to the quiet, rural setting. Visitors find a simple but striking arrangement of standing stones in an open field. The dark schist contrasts with the green pasture and distant water. The cupmarks on the tallest stone hint at ancient carving traditions. The circle sits close to the road, making it easy to reach while still feeling secluded. The nearby Kinnell House adds a touch of historic context to the scene.