Kilmodan Carved Stones

#3309 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Facts and practical information

The Kilmodan Carved Stones are a group of West Highland carved grave slabs exhibited in a burial aisle within Kilmodan Churchyard, Clachan of Glendaruel, within the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll and Bute. They are in the care of Historic Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 56°0'31"N, 5°13'3"W

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Kilmodan Carved Stones – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilmodan Church, Dunans Castle, Creag Tharsuinn, Dunans Bridge.

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Church
Kilmodan Church
1 min walk • Built in 1783 Kilmodan Church, is in the Clachan of Glendaruel in the Kilmodan parish of the Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland. It is constructed to a Georgian T-plan design and a category B listed building.
5.1 miNE
Forts and castles, Garden, Reportedly haunted
Dunans Castle
131 min walk • Dunans Castle is an historic structure located in Glendaruel, on the Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The property is owned by Charles and Sadie Dixon-Spain.
7.2 miNE
Mountain
Creag Tharsuinn
185 min walk • Creag Tharsuinn is a mountain in the Arrochar Alps of Scotland. It lies in the Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute. Taking the form of a long ridge, the peak rises steeply above the surrounding glens. It is usually climbed from Garvie in Glendaruel. The nearest village is Kilmodan.
5.2 miNE
Bridge
Dunans Bridge
133 min walk • Dunans Bridge is a category A-listed structure, designed by Thomas Telford. It is located at Dunans Castle on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll, Scotland. It was built for John Fletcher of Dunans, to commemorate the battle of Waterloo.
5.3 miS
Island
Eilean Dubh
136 min walk • This particular Eilean Dubh is sometimes known as Glen Caladh Island and lies just off the Cowal peninsula in the Kyles of Bute. The island is around 0.3 kilometres at its longest length and rises to a height of 19 metres above sea level. It is almost entirely covered by woodland.

Kilmodan Carved Stones

Facts and practical information

Kilmodan Carved Stones plan & book

Kilmodan Carved Stones – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kilmodan Church

Dunans Castle

Creag Tharsuinn

Dunans Bridge

Eilean Dubh