Appin

Appin is a toponym used for several places, most notably in Scotland and Australia.

Appin, Scotland, is a historic parish and rural district on the western coast of Argyll and Bute. It lies along the southern shore of Loch Linnhe and forms part of the West Highlands, with communities including Appin village and nearby Duror. The landscape combines coastal scenery with hills, forests, and agricultural land, and the area around Port Appin offers views of the sea and the small landmark Castle Stalker, a medieval tower house on an island in Loch Laidon. The economy is predominantly rural, based on crofting, forestry, and tourism. The parish has a long history dating to medieval times and is associated with clan-era and Jacobite-era events. A notable historical episode linked to Appin is the Appin Murder of 1752, a high-profile case that remains part of Scottish legal and cultural history.

Appin, New South Wales, is a rural locality in the Macarthur region of Australia, located south-west of Sydney. It is a small community set among farmland and bushland, connected to surrounding towns by local roads. The area is part of the broader colonial and agricultural development of the region. A significant historical event associated with Appin in Australia is the Appin Massacre of 1816, when colonial forces killed several Aboriginal people in the area following the killing of a European overseer. The site is remembered in Australian colonial history and contributes to the understanding of early frontier relations in New South Wales.

In both countries, the name Appin denotes distinct places with separate historical contexts but shared regional significance.