Killin broch overlooking Loch Brora has a military feel to it, and was probably a garrison to protect the brochs along the south shores of Loch Brora. One very interesting strategic fact about Killin which was obvious to me when I climbed up there, is that it can be clearly seen from the three brochs on the south banks of Loch Brora, but cannot be seen from north bank of the loch towards the coast. Roman legions landing at Brora would have probably marched with their eyes on the brochs on the south banks of the loch, unaware of the military garrison behind them. Killin was the work of military genius. It is no wonder the Romans failed to conquer Scotland.
Killin broch panorama – click here
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