Arran Memorial Garden, Shiskine, Isle of Arran, Scotland
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The Arran Memorial Garden & Old Clachan Church
The Arran Memorial Garden is here
as a multi-faith / no faith location.
The
Clachan Glen has been a place of Christian burial since medieval times
and continues to be the present day local burying ground for the people
of the surrounding district. The thought 'at the last' of being laid to
rest, in such a beautiful spot, particularly in the newest part of the
graveyard, with its stunning views of the high peaks of Ben Nuis and
Ben Bharrain, overlooking as it does, almost the entire length of the
wide fertile Shiskine Valley, and beyond the Kilbrannan sound to the
hills of Kintyre, is a very comforting one for many. Relatives too,
visiting the graves of loved ones, feel the peace of the place, a
little bit of 'heaven on earth'. The Clachan is also a regular place of
pilgrimage for families tracing ancestors, who left these shores on
emigration ships generations before. Alas nowadays, many choose to be
cremated and so there is no headstone to visit, beside those of old
friends and relatives who lie there amid its tranquility. Many seeking
their fortune oversees, lie forever in distant lands, no trace of them
left in the place of their birth and infant nurture. Besides this, many
regular Arran visitors, some with connections to the island going back
generations, have no memorial in a place they loved and enjoyed. This
has for some time been a cause for concern to many.
With this in mind, the Trustees of the Clachan restoration project have devised a scheme that enables anyone who wishes to retain a connection with a place they hold dear, to do so by means of a plaque of remembrance. It is therefore now possible to place specially designed plaques within the walls of the old preaching house, which has been dedicated as an Arran Memorial Garden.
For this purpose beautiful high quality 8in x 6in bronze plaques can be purchased only from the Shiskine Valley Trust, at a cost of £299, by filling in the contact form, that goes to Hendry's Funeral Service. Besides allowing relatives and friends to be remembered, part of the proceeds from the cost of each plaque goes directly to the restoration fund, ensuring that the old Clachan Preaching House will always be properly maintained for future generations to enjoy.
Here is a sample Bronze Plaque 8" X 6"
£299 - cost of a plaque of remembrance
Please click here for the online form to apply...
"By
purchasing this plaque you accept that the ongoing maintenance of your
plaque becomes the sole responsibility of you and your successors and
The Arran Memorial Garden will not be held liable for any damage to,
loss
of or deterioration in the condition of said plaque."
The Arran Trust contributed to the restoration of the Old Clachan Church.
Old Clachan Church
