Kilmodan Church

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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. The walls are inset with shields from the previous church on the site and one is inscribed and dated 'SDC/1610.' There is also a memorial to Rev John Maclaurin and his notable sons. It has a rendered front and both the ends and rear are harled. The building underwent complete restoration in 1983. ()

Coordinates: 56°0'31"N, 5°13'3"W

Location

Clachan of Glendaruel, Argyll and ButeGlendaruel ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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+44 131 668 8600

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Kilmodan Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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.
~0 ftE
Archaeological site
Kilmodan Carved Stones
1 min walk • 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.
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 Church

Facts and practical information

Kilmodan Church plan & book

Kilmodan Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dunans Castle

Kilmodan Carved Stones

Creag Tharsuinn

Dunans Bridge

Eilean Dubh