Kilmory, Arran facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kilmory
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| OS grid reference | NR961218 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF ARRAN |
| Postcode district | KA27 |
| Dialling code | 01770 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Kilmory (Scottish Gaelic: Cill Mhoire) is a small village. It is located on the south coast of the Isle of Arran in Scotland. You can find it on the coastal road between Lagg and Kildonan. Kilmory is also the name for the parish, which covers the western side of the Isle of Arran.
A Look at Kilmory's History
Southwest of Kilmory village, you can find ancient stone structures. These are known as the Kilmory Cairns. They include the Torrylin Cairn. These cairns are Neolithic chambered cairns. This means they are very old stone burial places from the Stone Age. People have found skeletal remains and a flint knife inside them.
Exploring Kilmory's Geography
Kilmory is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran. Many visitors come to Kilmory because of its beautiful natural environment. The area has a long and inviting beach. It's a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
Kilmory's Community Life
The village of Kilmory is quite small. It has just a few houses, a shop, a church, and a post office. In early 2007, the village lost some of its local services. The village shop, tearoom, and public bar all closed down. The post office then moved to the Public Hall. It now opens there on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 3 PM.
At the east end of the village was the Torrylinn Creamery. This creamery used to make a type of cheese called Arran Dunlop. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret opened the creamery in 1947. Sadly, it closed in 2019. The cheeses made at the creamery won several awards. These included a bronze award in 2018 and a silver award in 2017 at the British Cheese Awards.
Since the local public bar closed, the village started a social club. It is called the 1934 Club. This club is based at the public hall. It opened in the spring of 2013. People who live or work in the area can become full members. Anyone sponsored by two current members can get an associate membership. Visitors can also get a temporary membership to use the club's facilities.
