Kilarrow Parish Church (Round Church)
Kilarrow Parish Church
A round parish church completed in 1767 at the top of Bowmore's main street. It is a landmark of Islay.
Kilarrow Parish Church was built in 1767 by the Campbell family. Legend says its round shape was meant to ensure that 'the devil has nowhere to hide'. The church stands on the hilltop at the end of Bowmore's main street, and it is most photogenic when viewed from the harbor. The simple wooden interior is open during the day, and admission is free. Please keep quiet during Sunday services. It can be visited together with Bowmore Distillery, and a visit takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Open during the day; free admission
Nearby sights
- Bowmore Distillery
- Islay Woollen Mill
- Bruichladdich Distillery
- RSPB Loch Gruinart
- Port Charlotte
- Museum of Islay Life
- Kilnave Chapel & Cross
- Finlaggan