Kilarrow Parish Church facts for kids
Kilarrow Church is a special church in Scotland. It is part of the Church of Scotland. This church is located on the beautiful island of Islay. It sits high up, looking over the town of Bowmore.
People often call it the "Round Church". This is because it has a very unusual circular shape. It was built way back in 1767. This round design was so unique that other churches even copied it later on. Some people say the circular shape was chosen for a fun reason. They believed it would make sure there were no dark corners for the devil to hide in! A single, very strong pillar in the middle holds up the entire roof.
A Hero's Connection: Donald Caskie
This church also has a link to a brave man named Rev Donald Caskie. He was born in Bowmore in 1902. Rev Caskie became famous during World War II. He was a minister in Paris, France. He helped over 2,000 Allied soldiers and airmen escape from France when it was occupied. Because of his amazing courage, people called him the "Tartan Pimpernel". You can find some of his belongings inside Kilarrow Church.
Church Life Today
Kilarrow Church is currently looking for a new minister. It is linked with another nearby church, Kilmeny. This means they share a minister.
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