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Over a thousand years ago, an Irish holy man called Fintan Munnu started one of the first Christian communities in the west of Scotland here.The cell or chapel of Munnu gave the village its name: Kilmun.
Munnu became a Saint, and his reputation made Kilmun an important sacred place.The powerful Campbell clan, who became Lords, Earls and then Dukes of Argyll, adopted it as their spiritual home.They paid priests to pray for their souls, and their dead are buried in a grand mausoleum.
Hundreds of years later, a new church was built to house the tourists who came to Kilmun for its beauty and fresh air. Rich people supported it by paying for colourful stained glass windows instead of prayers. In the churchyard, intriguing gravestones bear witness to the loves, hopes and work of the people who have lived here through the centuries.
Opening Dates/Times
Summer
We are open from 3rd April to October 26th, Thursday – Sunday, 11.00am – 4.00pm (last entry 3.30pm), and on the following Mondays – April 21st, May 5th and 26th, August 4th and 25th, and September 29th.
Please note that on Sundays 6th,13th, 20th and 27th April we will be open from 12pm.
Also at other times by arrangement, please call 07887 856514.
Autumn/Winter
Visiting by arrangement, please call 07887 856514 to arrange.
Admission Fee
Admission £5.00 for adults, including a guided tour and leaflet describing the site. There is no charge for young people under the age of 16 years.
The church may occasionally be closed for services for up to two hours, so if travelling any distance please check beforehand.
When the Visitor Centre is closed, outdoor information panels will help you explore this fascinating, peaceful place.
We hope you enjoy your visit.
Groups and Coach Parties
Groups or coach parties please notify us in advance and refreshments may be available. If your coach trip is on any other day to this area then please call and we will endeavour to make arrangements to accommodate your party by appointment only.
When we are closed it may be possible to arrange a visit, but please allow 7 days’ notice.
Kilmun, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, PA23 8SE
Telephone (Visitor Centre Manager) 07887 856514 or use the enquiry form below.
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