Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Kilmun
Also known as: Cill Mhunna, Cille Mhunna
Kilmun — settlement on the north shore of the Holy Loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock · 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kilmun is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "settlement on the north shore of the Holy Loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9928°, -4.9339°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kilmun (Scottish Gaelic: Cill Mhunna) is a linear settlement on the north shore of the Holy Loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It takes its name from the 7th-century monastic community founded by an Irish monk, St Munn (Fintán of Taghmon). The ruin of a 12th-century church still stands beside the Kilmun Parish Church and Argyll Mausoleum.
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Background
History
As a settlement, Kilmun is substantially older than most of its neighbours. Like them, it developed as a watering-place (a summer pleasure resort/spa with sea bathing for well off Glasgow families) after 1827, when a quay was built by the marine engineer David Napier to connect to his "new route" to Inveraray which included a steam ship on Loch Eck. The pier was a regular stop for the Clyde steamer services until its closure in 1971. A ferry also used to cross the loch to and from Lazaretto Point in Ardnadam.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9928, -4.9339
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA23 8SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock — 8.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q723315 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kilmun (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kilmun, shoreline.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Memorial To James Duncan
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Argyll Mausoleum
Follies · 0.7 km
St Munn's Parish Church, Kilmun
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Douglas of Glenfinart Mausoleum
Follies · 0.7 km
Old Kilmun House
Gardens · 0.8 km
Sandbank War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Lazaretto Cockle Shell Heroes
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Kilmun Arboretum
Botanic gardens · 1.2 km
Ardnadam Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Holy Loch
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Sandbank
Villages · 1.5 km
Sandbank Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Kilmun is located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kilmun
76 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kilmun →
📷 5Gardens · Central Scotland
Benmore Botanic Garden
Benmore Botanic Garden — botanical garden in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Benmore House
Benmore House — house in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Bishop's Glen Reservoir
Bishop's Glen Reservoir — reservoir in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Golf courses · Central Scotland
Blairmore and Strone Golf Course
Blairmore and Strone Golf Course — golf course in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Cruach nan Capull
Cruach nan Capull — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cruach nan Capull
Cruach nan Capull — Named summit at 611 m.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Douglas of Glenfinart Mausoleum
Douglas of Glenfinart Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St John’s Church (Dunoon)
St John’s Church (Dunoon) — church in Dunoon, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Munn's Parish Church, Kilmun
St Munn's Parish Church, Kilmun — church in Kilmun on the Cowal Peninsula, Scotland.
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Puck's Glen
Puck's Glen in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Little Eachaig River
Little Eachaig River in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Old Kilmun House
Old Kilmun House — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · Central Scotland
Royal Marine Hotel
Royal Marine Hotel — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Benmore Botanics Gardens Entrance
Benmore Botanics Gardens Entrance — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Ardnadam chapel ruins
Ardnadam chapel ruins — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Benmore Gallery
Benmore Gallery — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Hafton Castle
Hafton Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sandbank War Memorial
Sandbank War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Memorial To James Duncan
Memorial To James Duncan — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Munn's Parish Church, Kilmun
St Munn's Parish Church, Kilmun — church in Kilmun on the Cowal Peninsula, Scotland.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Douglas of Glenfinart Mausoleum
Douglas of Glenfinart Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Old Kilmun House
Old Kilmun House — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sandbank War Memorial
Sandbank War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kilmun
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Cot House Caravan Park
Cot House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Gairletter Caravan Park
Gairletter Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
The Secret Glen
The Secret Glen — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Stratheck Holiday Park
Stratheck Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilmun?
- Kilmun is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA23 8SB).
- What is Kilmun?
- Kilmun — settlement on the north shore of the Holy Loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kilmun?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA23 8SB.
- Is Kilmun free to visit?
- Yes, Kilmun is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilmun?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA23 8SB. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.