Skipness Chapel
The large, roofless medieval chapel on the shore at Skipness, built by the MacDonalds, with carved medieval grave slabs.
A short walk along a grassy path from Skipness Castle brings you to its chapel, standing roofless but remarkably whole on the shore of Kilbrannan Sound, with the mountains of Arran across the water.
The MacDonalds built it after the castle passed to them in 1325, in place of the MacSweens' first chapel to St Columba. It is much bigger than most churches of its age, a sign of how important Skipness once was, and its long nave and pointed doorways still stand clear against the sky.
Inside and around it lie many gravestones, among them carved medieval slabs. The chapel is free to visit at any time. Come by the castle and walk on down, then look out along the shore towards Arran.
Open at all times, free.
- Built by
- The MacDonalds.
- Inside
- Medieval carved slabs.
- Walk
- A short path from the castle.
By the shore at Skipness, a short walk from the castle, PA29 6XT.
Places to stay near the chapel, and when each is next free.
Scotland, in print.
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