Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute (; , ) is one of 32 unitary authority, unitary council areas of Scotland, council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy areas of Scotland, lieutenancy area. The current lord-lieutenant for Argyll and Bute is Jane Margaret MacLeod ...
in the
Scottish Highlands
The Highlands (; , ) is a historical region of Scotland. Culturally, the Highlands and the Scottish Lowlands, Lowlands diverged from the Late Middle Ages into the modern period, when Scots language, Lowland Scots language replaced Scottish Gae ...
on the west shore of the
Firth of Clyde
The Firth of Clyde, is the estuary of the River Clyde, on the west coast of Scotland. The Firth has some of the deepest coastal waters of the British Isles. The Firth is sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean by the Kintyre, Kintyre Peninsula. The ...
on the
Cowal
Cowal () is a rugged peninsula in Argyll and Bute, on the west coast of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland to the north, and is bounded by Loch Fyne to the west, by Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde to the east, and by the Kyles of Bute ...
peninsula. It now forms part of the continuous habitation between
Dunoon
Dunoon (; ) is the main town on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is located on the western shore of the upper Firth of Clyde, to the south of the Holy Loch and to the north of Innellan. As well as forming part of the cou ...
and
Hunters Quay
Hunters Quay () is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Situated between Kirn to the south and Ardnadam to the north, Hunters Quay is the main base of Western Ferries, operating between Hunters Quay and McInroy's Point.
Structures
Roya ...
, where the
Holy Loch
The Holy Loch () is a sea loch, part of the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
The "Holy Loch" name is believed to date from the 6th century, when Saint Munn landed there after leaving Ireland. Kilmun Parish Church and Argyll Mausole ...
joins the Firth of Clyde. It originally had its own pier, with buildings designed by
Harry Edward Clifford
Henry Edward Clifford Royal Institute of British Architects, FRIBA (12 September 1852 – 14 October 1932) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Henry Edward Clifford -
Dictionary of Scottish Architects
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and was a regular stop for the
Clyde steamer
The Clyde steamer is the collective term for several passenger services that existed on the River Clyde in Scotland, running from Glasgow downstream to Rothesay and other towns, a journey known as going ''doon the watter''.
The era of the Cl ...
services, bringing holidaymakers to the town, mostly from the
Glasgow
Glasgow is the Cities of Scotland, most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in Strathclyde, west central Scotland. It is the List of cities in the United Kingdom, third-most-populous city in the United Kingdom ...
area.
Schools
Kirn Primary School
Established in 1881 and located on Park Road, the school moved into new premises in 2018. The original building was retained and refurbished.Official opening of new Kirn Primary - Argyll & Bute Council official website, 31 January 2018
Dunoon Grammar School
Dunoon Grammar School is situated on Ardenslate Road, next to Cowal Golf Club in Kirn.
Recreation
The three facilities listed below are located on Ardenslate Road.
*Cowal Golf Club is situated on the hillside above
Kirn
Kirn () is a town in the Bad Kreuznach (district), Bad Kreuznach Districts of Germany, district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is the seat of the ''Verbandsgemeinde'' Kirner Land. Kirn is a Central place theory, middle centre serving an area ...
. Founded in October 1891, initially as a nine-hole course designed by Willie Campbell from
Bridge of Weir
Bridge of Weir is a village within the Renfrewshire council areas of Scotland, council area and wider counties of Scotland, historic county of Renfrewshire (historic), Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland.
Lying within the Gryf ...
. It was formerly an eighteen-hole course, reconstructed by James Braid between 1924 and 1928. The current clubhouse was built in 1996. Due to financial issues, club assets were sold off in 2020. The golf club is still trading, although as a result of a land sale the course is now only a twelve-hole course. The club is now owned by "Cowal Golf and Lodge Resort LTD".
*Kirn & Hunters Quay Bowling Club
*Cowal Indoor Bowling Club
Kirn Pier
Kirn Pier was demolished, the only buildings left are the shore side entry buildings.
Kirn Parish Church
Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church is a red sandstone building in the centre of the village.
Gallery
File:Kirn Church - geograph.org.uk - 46311.jpg,
Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church
Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church is a Church of Scotland church building in Kirn, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It also serves the population of nearby Sandbank. The church is located on Kirn Brae at its junction with Marine Parade, which leads to and ...
File:Looking To Kirn - geograph.org.uk - 766541.jpg, Looking to Kirn
File:Kirn and the River Clyde from Inverkip - geograph.org.uk - 1075296.jpg, Kirn and the River Clyde from Inverkip
File:Ornate building at Kirn - geograph.org.uk - 838003.jpg, The former Queen's Hotel