Glasgow & District

Kilmacolm Churches

Tower of St. Colombo Parish Church in Kilmacolm

Tower of St. Columba's Church

in Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm is believed to take its name
from Scots Gaelic
meaning cell or church of Columba,
derived from the dedication
of its ancient church to St. Columba of Iona.

St. Columba's Church in Kilmacolm

St Columba's Church ( c.1902 )
is of Gothic Revival style
and is a Category A listed building .

The Tower of St. Columba's Church

is a landmark in Kilmacolm

The Old Kirk in Kilmacolm

The parish church ( Old Kirk )
was mainly constructed in 1831
and incorporates a 13th century chancel.
It is a B-listed building
and an example of the Gothic Revival style.

The Clock Tower of the Old Kirk

in Kilmacolm

Mount Zion Church

in Quarrier's Village

Quarrier's was constructed
as the Orphans Homes of Scotland
in the late 19th century
by the philanthropist William Quarrier.

The orphans' homes and associated buildings
have now been converted
into private housing and expansion has taken place
with residential development.

A charity under the name of Quarriers
continues the work of the former homes
and is based within the village.

The Clock Tower of Mount Zion Church in Quarrier's Village

The Clock Tower of Mount Zion Church

Mount Zion Church was known as the
"Children's Cathedral"

It is now under conversion
to private luxury dwellings.