Kilmory, Arran Explained

Official Name:Kilmory
Gaelic Name:Cill Mhoire
Static Image Name:Scotland, Isle of Arran, Kilmory church.JPG
Static Image Caption:Kilmory church
Country:Scotland
Map Type:Scotland
Os Grid Reference:NR961218
Coordinates:55.448°N -5.223°W
Post Town:ISLE OF ARRAN
Postcode Area:KA
Postcode District:KA27
Dial Code:01770
Civil Parish:Kilmory
Unitary Scotland:North Ayrshire
Lieutenancy Scotland:Ayrshire and Arran
Constituency Westminster:North Ayrshire and Arran

Kilmory (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Cill Mhoire) is a small village on the south coast of the Isle of Arran, located on the coastal road between Lagg and Kildonan. Kilmory is also the parish of the western side of the Isle of Arran.[1]

History

Southwest of the village are the Kilmory Cairns (including Torrylin Cairn), a set of Neolithic chambered cairns in which skeletal remains and a flint knife were found.[2] [3]

Geography

Kilmory is situated on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran. Visitors to Kilmory are drawn by the natural environment of the area, including a long beach.

Community

The village itself is no more than a few houses, a shop, a church,[4] and a post office. In early 2007, the village suffered a loss of amenities, with the village shop, tearoom and public bar all closing. The post office was relocated to the Public Hall and opens there from 10am to 3pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.[5]

At the East end of the village was the Torrylinn creamery, which produced Arran Dunlop.[6] The creamery was opened in 1947 by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret but closed in 2019.[7] Cheeses produced at the creamery won a number of awards at the British Cheese Awards, including a bronze in 2018,[8] and a silver in 2017.[9]

As there is longer a local public bar, the village established a social club, the 1934 Club, based at the public hall. This opened in the spring of 2013.[10] Full membership is open to residents and those who work in the district, associate membership is available to anyone sponsored by two existing members, and temporary membership is available to anyone wishing to avail themselves of the facilities.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parish of Kilmory Map. Scottish Places. 30 December 2014.
  2. Web site: Torrylinn Water, Arran. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. 30 December 2014.
  3. Web site: Arran, Torlin. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. 30 December 2014.
  4. Web site: Arran, Kilmory Parish Church. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. 30 December 2014.
  5. Web site: Post Office Kilmory - Isle of Arran (North Ayrshire) • Opening Hours. OpeningHoursPostOffice.co.uk. 30 December 2014.
  6. Web site: Overview of Torrylinn Creamery. Scottish Places. 30 December 2014.
  7. News: A sad end to 73 years of Torrylinn Creamery . Arran Banner . 27 July 2019 . Colin Smeeton .
  8. Web site: British Cheese Awards 2018 Medal Winners by County . The British Cheese Awards . 2018 .
  9. Web site: British Cheese Awards 2017 Champion and Special Winners . The British Cheese Awards . 2017 .
  10. Web site: Cheers! Kilmory Social Club opens for business. 19 March 2013. The Arran Banner. 30 December 2014.