Achnacarry, St Cian's Church Of Scotland
Church (20th Century)
Site Name Achnacarry, St Cian's Church Of Scotland
Classification Church (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) St Kiaran's Church; St Ciaran's Church
Canmore ID 105246
Site Number NN18NE 10
NGR NN 18106 87308
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/105246
- Council Highland
- Parish Kilmallie
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Inverness-shire
St Ciaran's Church, P. MacGregor Chalmers, 1911 Simple, vaguely Romanesque church built by public subscription. Lower chancel at one end, pyramid-roofed tower containing minister's room above entrance at other; bare rubble walls inside and out. Three stained glass windows, one by Gordon Webster, 1953.
Taken from "Western Seaboard: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Mary Miers, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk
Architect: Dr. Peter McGregor Chalmers
NMRS Plans
I G Lindsay Collection, W/89.
(Undated) information in NMRS.
External Reference (11 December 2012)
The church at Achnacarry has a WWI War Memorial plaque behind the altar. There is also a Stained Glass Window dedicated to those killed in WWI above the plaque. As you enter the church there is a Roll of Honour with the name of those from the parish who served in WWI and WWII.
Information from M Briscoe, 11 December 2012
Photographic Survey
