Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur
In or near Furnace.
Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18178). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 20/07/1971 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Strachur NGR NN 09576 01530 Coordinates 209576, 701530 — 1787. Georgian. Oblong. Old graveslabs built into walls. Thinly rendered. Skew-gabled. Slated roof. Tiled crested ridge. Band - courses. Oculus and round-headed windows at each end. Central pavilion on S. side surmounted by belfry (ogee stone roof on square piers). Interior: Open timber roof. Gallery including Strachur loft. Grave slab of General John Campbell. — In ecclesiastical use. Renovated 1903. Near site of St Glastain's Chapel. Strachur (Kilmaglass) was disjoined from Lochgoilhead and joined to Strathlachan (Kilmory) 1650.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones is a historical site featuring an 18th-century blacksmith's smiddy that has been preserved as a working museum. Visitors can explore the collection of tools and artefacts, watch demonstrations by the local blacksmith, and learn about the site's significance in the village's history.
Place summary
Kilmaglash Parish Church, located in Strachur in the Scottish Highlands, is a category B listed building. It features notable sculptured stones, reflecting its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1683, -5.0686
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA27 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm-4pm; from the 23rd May 2026 to the 27th September 2026
- Official site
- www.strachursmiddy.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17776665 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur?
- Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA27 8DG).
- What is Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur?
- Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur?
- Drivers can use postcode PA27 8DG.
- Is Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur a listed building?
- Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur free to visit?
- Yes, Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA27 8DG. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.