Kilarrow Parish Church

This is only one of two such churches in Scotland.

Isle of Islay, Western Isles

Opening times

Open daily between 9am to 6pm.

Address

Main Street
Isle of Islay
Western Isles
PA43 7JD

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55.7543491, -6.2807545

Also known as 'The Round Church', this unusual 18th century church was commissioned in 1767 by the laird, Daniel Campbell of Shawfield and Islay, with a bow fronted pew for his family.

According to lore, the circular form of the church was meant to allow 'no corner for the Devil to hide'.

Inside the fascinating supporting structure of a sturdy central beam measuring 19in (48cm), with eight principal spokes jointed into it, is left exposed.

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of Scotland

Contact information

Church website

Other nearby churches

Oronsay Priory

Oronsay, Western Isles

When the tide is favourable you can easily cross The Strand to Oronsay and walk the two and a half miles to the farm and Priory.

A'Chleit

Muasdale, Highland

A'Chleit church sits on a promontory north of the village of Muasdale on the west coast of Kintyre.