Historic churches · Central Scotland
Inveraray Parish Church
In or near Cairndow.
Inveraray Parish Church — category A listed building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Inveraray Parish Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "category A listed building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2302°, -5.0734°.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 04/08/1966 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Burgh Inveraray NGR NN 09588 08429 Coordinates 209588, 708429 — c.1800-1805. Robert Mylne. Georgian. Oblong. Designed to house separate Gaelic and English-speaking congregations under one roof but divided by solid partition. Harled; dressed face-work; gabled slate roof. 2 segmental-headed windows on each side. Pedimented facade at each end: 3 Palladian windows above; Classical doorway with half-columns and entablature, flanked by black segmental-headed windows; slender column and half-column at each corner. Bell on S. facade re-cast 1728 by Robert Maxwell, Edinburgh; presented by Archibald Campbell of Stonefield.: Clock on N. facade. Formerly had central steeple (removed 1941). INTERIOR OF GLENARAY CHURCH: Converted into Church Hall 1957. INTERIOR OF INVERARAY CHURCH: Gallery on 3 sides. Re- furnished 1898; notable pulpit, canopy, pews and font by local craftsmen. Re-decorated 1952-3. — Ecclesiastical and in use as such. Built at expense of 5th Duke of Argyll who closely supervised the work. From 1650 until their union in 1930 there were 2 changes in Parish. Glenaray (Gaelic-speaking) and Inveraray (English speaking).
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Official information
Inveraray Jail is a historic site featuring a well-preserved jail and courtroom complex. Visitors can explore the jail's cells, learn about its history, and participate in an immersive escape room experience.
Place summary
Inveraray Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA32. It is a category A listed building, notable for its architectural significance and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2302, -5.0734
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA32 8TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.inverarayjail.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1303643 (CC0)
- commons: North view of the Church of Scotland, Inveraray - geograph.org.uk - 544667.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Inveraray Parish Church?
- Inveraray Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA32 8TT).
- What is Inveraray Parish Church?
- Inveraray Parish Church — category A listed building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Inveraray Parish Church?
- Drivers can use postcode PA32 8TT.
- Is Inveraray Parish Church a listed building?
- Inveraray Parish Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Inveraray Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Inveraray Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Inveraray Parish Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA32 8TT. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.