Kippen, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Kippen is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,080. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,080 Population 4/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Kippen

Kippen

Kippen is a village in west Stirlingshire, Scotland. It lies between the Gargunnock Hills and the Fintry Hills and overlooks the Carse of Forth to the north. The village is 9 miles west of Stirling and 20 mi (32 km) north of Glasgow. It is 4+1⁄2 mi (7 km) south-east of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first National Park.

People

Population1,080
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population1,080
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates56.1267°, -4.1708°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.5 inches (37 cm)

About Kippen

Kippen is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,080. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Kippen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates56.1267°N, 4.1708°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 124 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 126 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 149 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 131 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 16 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 119 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 119 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 18 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 116 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 74 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 5 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 125 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 83 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 17 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.7 in

Kippen has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Kippen

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kippen Primary School - - - -
Thornhill Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kippen

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Kippen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum
Auld Kirk Museum
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
Colzium Museum
Cultybraggan Camp
Cultybraggan Camp Museum
Cumbernauld Museum
Dunblane Museum
Hamilton Toy Museum
John Cowanes Hospital
Kilsyth Museum
Leighton Library
Renfrew Museum
Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Stirling Old Town Jail
The Bastion & Thieves Pot

Libraries in Kippen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abronhill Library0.0
Anniesland Library0.0
Balfron Library0.0
Barmulloch Community Centre and Library0.0
Bearsden Library0.0
Bridge of Allan Library0.0
Condorrat Library0.0
Craighead Library Craighead Community Centre0.0
Cumbernauld Library0.0
Doune Library0.0
Dunblane Library0.0
Duntocher Library0.0
Glasgow University Library Research Annexe0.0
Hillhead Library0.0
Kilsyth Library0.0
Knightswood Library0.0
Leighton Library0.0
Lennoxtown Library0.0
Lenzie Library0.0
Maryhill Library0.0
Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre0.0
Milton Library0.0
Milton Library and Learning Centre0.0
Possilpark Library & Learning Centre0.0
Springburn Library0.0
Stepps Cultural Centre & Library0.0
Stirling Library0.0
Westerton Hall and Library0.0
William Patrick Library0.0

Cafes in Kippen

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rhubarb Lime
The Woodhouse-Coffee Shop

Gas Stations in Kippen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #528501668

Breweries in Kippen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Allanwater Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kippen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kippen

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glencoe Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kippen

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Atholl Airfield-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kippen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kippen Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kippen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kippen Parish Church
Norrieston Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Kippen

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kippen.

Name Description
Loup of Fintry Height: 28.6
Sheep Linn
Spout of Ballochleam

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Kippen?

Kippen has a population of 1,080 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kippen?

Kippen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

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