Church Overview

Built 1869-1872 to the design of architect John Burnet, for the local United Presbyterian congregation, when it was known as Longrow Church. Classical in style and influenced by Italian Renaissance architecture, its square bell tower has become a well known landmark.

Two stairways lead from the entrance foyer lead to a horse-shoe gallery, supported by ornate decorated square columns on panelled plinths. The sanctuary ceiling is adorned with fine plasterwork and the pulpit is integral with 1895 organ case by architect Sir John James Burnet, son of the building architect. The impressive pipe organ is by Brindley & Foster and stained glass by the firm of W & J J Keir.

The church became a United Free Church in 1900 and in 1929, following the reunification of the two denominations, it became a Church of Scotland building, joining the local Highland Parish Church, which provided services for the local Gaelic population.

In 2023, the two Campbeltown Church of Scotland congregations of Lorne and Lowland Parish Church and Highland Parish Church formally united, with Highland Parish Church closed and sold shortly afterwards. The church was then renamed Campbeltown Church and is today grouped in a union with Saddell and Carradale and Southend Churches.

The building was also a Destination Hub on our St Columba Pilgrim Journey.

Services

Sunday: 11.30am

Opening Arrangements

By arrangement.

Disclaimer

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