The Old Smiddy Coffee Shop and Bistro, Killin
The Old Smiddy (or Smithy) Coffee Shop and Bed and Breakfast dates back to the 1886 when Alexander McFarlane purchased the land from the Marquess of Breadalbane and sought permission to build a Blacksmiths, stabling and traditional Scottish family home. His descendants continued as blacksmiths for many years. The building is most fondly remembered when occupied by the Kennedy family. Mrs Kennedy was reknowned for her hospitality, housekeeping and beautiful homebaking. The Old Smiddy operated until the late 1960s. Latterly having been sold on, the building and adjoining house fell into general disrepair.
Bed and Breakfast in Killin at The Old Smiddy
The Riverview Rooms offers unique bed and breakfast accommodation in Killin, overlooking the famous Falls of Dochart stone bridge and Inchbuie island, with the ancient Clan McNab burial ground and graves dating back to the 16th century. The bed and breakfast forms part of The Old Smiddy which has been lovingly restored as a cosy Coffee Shop and Bistro.
As visitors to Killin for over 10 years, Michael and Lynn Crow saw the great potential the building and its location offered and set about buying and restoring it to its former glory and provide quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Killin.
The family have always valued friendly service in a warm hospitable environment and aim to provide the same for their guests.