Kirkoswald Parish Church, Parish church in Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire, Scotland.
The church exhibits architectural elements typical of Scottish ecclesiastical design with white walls and high windows, situated at the center of Kirkoswald village.
Constructed in 1777 under the influence of architect Robert Adam, this church replaced an older structure from 1220, whose ruins remain in the old graveyard.
The churchyard contains graves of individuals who inspired characters in Robert Burns' poem 'Tam o' Shanter', written while the poet lived in Kirkoswald.
The church maintains regular worship services and community gatherings, with the building requiring special permissions for any structural modifications due to its Category A status.
Among the notable graves lies Scipio Kennedy, a former African slave who received freedom in 1725 after arriving in Scotland in 1702.
Location: South Ayrshire
Location: Kirkoswald
Website: http://kirkoswaldchurch.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.32880,-4.77650
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:39
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