The Auld Kirk of Kilbirnie
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Church Overview
A pre-Reformation church on the site of 6th-century cell dedicated to St Brendan of Clonfert. The nave dates from 1470 and the bell-tower from 1490. Magnificent interior with splendid aisles and lofts: Glengarnock aisle added 1597, pulpit c1620, and Crawfurd aisle added 1642, all with unique Renaissance-style carving.
Services
Sunday 11.00am September-June, 10.00am July and August
Opening Arrangements
Open July and August, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2.00-4.00pm or by arrangement
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