Things to do
Heritage Centre, Witchburn Road
Built in 1868 and designed by James Boucher of Glasgow the former Lorne Street Church is now the local Heritage Centre. The original striped stonework of the façade is possibly derived from the English idea of mixing stone and red brick. Because of this the building became known as the Tartan Kirk. The Heritage Centre is a treasure-trove of information, artifacts and exhibits, which depict many aspects of cultural, social, economic and industrial influences which have contributed to the development of the town.
Open: April-October Mon-Sat 11.30–4.30, Sun 1-5 Adults £2, Concession £1.50, Children £1, Pre-school free.
T +44 (0)1586 551400
Library, Museum and Linda MaCartney’s
Memorial Garden, Hall Street
There is a excellent local history collection in the library. The Museum has important material of local interest including archaeological arteficats of national importance, a Bronze Age jet necklace and Neolithic poetry. For more information go here.
The Linda MaCartney Memorial Garden was developed to encourage people to visit Kintyre and experience the Landscape that inspired Linda MaCartney and her photography.
Open: Tues-Sat 10–5 (closed 1-2) and Tue and Thurs 5.30–7.30.
T +44 (0)1586 552366
