Kilmodan Church

Built in 1783 Kilmodan Church (or Kilmodan Kirk), 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 (Minister there from 1689-1699) and his notable sons (one of whom was Colin Maclaurin). It has a rendered front and both the ends and rear are harled.[1][2] The building underwent complete restoration in 1983.[3]

Kilmodan Church
Kilmodan Church
OS grid referenceNR995842
LocationGlendaruel, Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute
CountryScotland, United Kingdom
DenominationChurch of Scotland
History
Statusopen
Architecture
Functional statusused
Heritage designationCategory B
Designated20 July 1971
Architectural typeGeorgian T-plan
Years built1610, 1783

The church is still in use though only on a part-time basis, holding services on the 3rd and 4th Sundays of each month. [4][5]

Kilmodan Carved Stones
Main article: Kilmodan Carved Stones
Kilmodan Sculptured Stones 20100927 no. 6

The Kilmodan Carved Stones are located in the surrounding graveyard.[6]

Ministers
  • Duncan/Donald McCloy 1609 to 1629
  • John Fullarton 1669 to 1684
  • John McLaurin 1689 to 1699
  • Interior, Kilmodan Church
  • A distant view of Kilmodan Church
  • Sign, Kilmodan Church

References
  1. Historic Environment Scotland. "KILMODAN KIRK, CLACHAN OF GLENDARUEL  (Category B Listed Building) (LB11800)". Retrieved 2018-12-26.
  2. Good Stuff IT Services (2004-12-23). "Kilmodan Kirk, Clachan of Glendaruel - Kilmodan - Argyll And Bute - Scotland". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  3. "Scotland's Churches Scheme". Sacred Scotland. Archived from the original on 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
  4. Kirsty McLuckie (2008-07-15). "Pubs are often the canary in the coalmine for small communities - News". Scotsman.com. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
  5. "Parishes - Argyll Presbytery". Argyllchurchofscotland.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
  6. "Kilmodan Sculptured Stones". Historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 2017-02-10.
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