The Killin Stone Circle, also known as the Kinnell Stone Circle, is a prehistoric megalith situated at the west end of Loch Tay near the village of Killin in Stirling, Scotland. The stone circle is located about 0.5 miles east of Killin in a pasture field immediately southwest of Kinnell House.
The circle consists of six upright slabs made of dark grey schist. The stones form a flattened circle with a diameter of around 10 metres, with the stones ranging in height from 1.4 metres to 1.9 metres. The two tallest stones lie next to each other on the southwest quadrant. On the top of the northernmost stone, there are three cupmarks.
This site is one of the more westerly examples of the many stone circles found in central Scotland, many of which consist of six stones. Due to its position in the grounds of Kinnell House, the circle is in good condition and may have been restored in the 18th or 19th century.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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