Glenorchy Parish Church

The Glenorchy Parish Church, also Glenorchy Kirk, formerly Church of Dysart (Gaelic: Clachan Diseart ), is a Presbyterian church building in the Scottish village of Dalmally. It is off the A85 which connects with Oban Perth, on an island in the River Orchy. In 1971, the Glenorchy Parish Church was inducted into the Scottish lists of monuments in the highest category A.

History

For the first time it was reported in 1390 by a church at this location. Whether it's at the 1596 recorded church building is the same building, is not unique. From the previous buildings are no more tracks are available. In 1806 the need for a new church was established and the construction finally began in 1810. Today's Glenorchy Parish Church was completed in 1811. As an architect, James Elliot was responsible for the planning, but not supervised construction. The church is still in use as such today.

Description

The Glenorchy Parish Church has the features of neo-Gothic architecture. It has an octagonal floor plan and concludes with a slated pyramidal roof. All facades are plastered in the traditional Harling technique. The interior is lighted by lancet windows. In the east, the four-storey bell tower adjoins directly. The individual stories are visually separated by ribbons. The tower terminates in a crenellated flat roof. On the surrounding medieval cemetery grave stones and cross- slabs are to be found.