8 Village Churches in the Park

Something different for this guide. Photographs and history of eight of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs most beautiful churches. (Pictures above Luss Church)

1. Dundurn Parish Church

 

This beautiful church looks out over Loch Earn in the pretty village of St Fillans. The building dates back to 1879. Visit the church website for more information about services.

Dundurn Parish Church , St Fillans

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2. Drymen Parish Church

 

Drymen’s village church has looked very much like it does today since the early 1900s. The building had been deemed unsafe in the 1770s, with work to restore it in the years that followed. It is thought that Christian Worship has taken place on this site since the eleventh century. Read about church services on their website.

Drymen Parish Church

3. Kilmaronock Church

 

In 2017 Kilmaronock Church closed. Previously it had shared services with nearby Gartocharn Church, with Kilmarnock used in summer months. The building dates back to 1813, with graves that go back as far back as 1325. The building is now owned and managed by a Trust who have plans to develop new community space within it. Read more on this website.

Kilmaronock Church

4. Balquhidder Church

 

On the grounds of Balquhidder Parish Church, you can see the ruins of the old church it replaced. Nearby is the grave of outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor, alongside his wife and two of their sons. The inscription by Rob Roy’s grave reads ‘MacGregor Despite Them’.

Balquhidder Church

5. Trossachs Church

 

In 1849 Trossachs Church was built, overlooking Loch Achray close to the village of Brig o’ Turk. Services are monthly.

Trossachs Church

6. Port of Menteith Church

 

Another Trossachs Church is in the Port of Menteith, overlooking the Lake of Menteith.

Lake of Menteith Church

7. Buchanan Church

 

The Duke of Montrose built this church in 1764, on the road between Drymen and Rowardennan; you’ll find it just before Balmaha. It shares its minister with neighbouring Drymen Parish.

Buchanan Church

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8. Luss Parish Church

 

The current building (pictured here from the loch) opened in 1875. There has been a church on this site since 510 AD. Read more about the fascinating history of this church on their website. The church is extremely popular for weddings and even has a live stream service, allowing guests from overseas who can’t make the ceremony to experience it virtually.

Luss Parish Church

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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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