St Brendan's Chapel

Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

St Brendan's Chapel was built in the late 13th or early 14th century date by Clann Somhairle and was dedicated to St. Brendan. The chapel replaced an earlier chapel dedicated to St. Columba, which had been incorporated into nearby Skipness Castle.

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Founded: c. 1300
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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Alexander Nairn (2 years ago)
Interesting, worth a visit while at the castle.
Alexander Small (3 years ago)
Sharon Taylor (5 years ago)
beautiful church and Skipness village is stuff dreams are made of absolutely brilliant
Cathryn Carlisle (5 years ago)
Beautiful little church
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