Completed in 1831 to a design by William McCandlish to replace a ruinous building of 1771; probably the third church to occupy the site. Early records are scarce, but a dilapidated church, existed in 1427. T-plan church with a square tower and Gothic flourishes: pinnacles at the corners and gables. The porch was created in 1976. Traditional interior, plainly furnished. Pulpit with carved wooden canopy. Galleries on three sides. Chamber organ. The church stands near the Water of Ken with wide views of the Rhinns of Kells. Avenue of lime trees. Interesting old kirkyard with the Gordon Aisle, 1546, burial place of the Gordons of Lochinvar, memorial stone of Covenanter Alexander Gordon and several interesting 18th century headstones. Robert Burns fashioned his poem 'Tam o' Shanter' on a local tale.
If anybody would like to expand this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first atchurchmicro@gmail.com so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.
There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page found via the Bookmark list”
This is a simple off-set multi where you need to visit an obvious gravestone on the way into the churchyard at the right hand side of the avenue of lime trees just beyond the small building.
From the stone Died BAth November 17CD aged E6.
Final location.
N55 06. (D-C) A (D-B)
W004 10 A (D+B)E
All numbers should add up to 23.