Keills Chapel

Keills Chapel is a rectangular stone building from medieval times located in North Knapdale, measuring roughly 43 feet (13 meters) long and 20 feet (6 meters) wide. Inside stand early Christian carved crosses and medieval tombstones, including an ornate cross featuring religious figures and scenes.

This structure was built in the 11th century as a place of worship in this remote area. Following the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century, it changed purpose and was used primarily as a burial ground before being restored in the 20th century.

Over centuries this chapel served as a burial place and became a graveyard after the Reformation, which you can see from the numerous grave markers inside. The stones show how meaningful this location was to the local community and how burials were carried out here.

The chapel is freely accessible during daylight hours without any entrance fees required. It sits about 10 kilometers southwest of Tayvallich next to the B8025 road and is easy to reach from this main route.

Inside are roughly 40 grave markers from the late medieval period, with one remarkably originating from the distant Saddell Abbey in Kintyre. This surprising discovery suggests the place had connections to other significant sites across the region.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Location: North Knapdale

GPS coordinates: 55.96260,-5.70270

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26