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Kirn, Argyll

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OS grid reference
  
NS 18100 78200

Lieutenancy area
  
Argyll and Bute

Sovereign state
  
United Kingdom

Council area
  
Argyll and Bute

Country
  
Scotland

Local time
  
Wednesday 5:18 PM

Kirn, Argyll

Population
  
5,198 (2013 Est) Including; Kirn, Hunters Quay and Sandbank.

Weather
  
11°C, Wind SW at 19 km/h, 83% Humidity

Kirn; is a village in Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Highlands on the west shore of the Firth of Clyde on the Cowal peninsula. It now forms part of the continuous habitation between Dunoon and Hunters Quay, where the Holy Loch joins the Firth of Clyde. It originally had its own pier and was a regular stop for the Clyde steamer services, bringing holidaymakers to the town, mostly from the Glasgow area.

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Map of Kirn, UK

Kirn Primary School

Old Kirn Primary School was demolished in 2016. The school is currently being rebuilt to modern standards.

Dunoon Grammar School

Dunoon Grammar School is situated on Ardenslate Road, next to Cowal Golf Club in Kirn.

Cowal Golf Club

Cowal Golf Club is situated on Ardenslate Road in Kirn, next to Dunoon Grammar School.

Kirn & Hunters Quay Bowling Club

Kirn & Hunters Quay Bowling Club, is situated on Ardenslate Road.

Cowal Indoor Bowling Club

The Cowal Indoor Bowling Club is Situated on Ardenslate Road in Kirn.

Kirn Pier

Kirn Pier was demolished, the only buildings left are the shore side entry buildings.

Kirn Parish Church

Kirn Church is a red sandstone building in the centre of the village.

References

Kirn, Argyll Wikipedia