Arran Memorial Garden, Shiskine, Isle of Arran, Scotland




Restoration Project of the Old Clachan Church


Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

How the ruin looked before the restoration project.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran



2009

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Norrie Muir  -  the builder.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Building work starts.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran



2010

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Clearing the site  -  Jack Murchie (in blue overalls).

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Restoration work well on.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran



2011

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Information boards being erected.



2013

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Job completed.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Board for memorial plaques.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran



2014

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Information boards completed.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Seats from re-cycled plastic to save maintenance.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

First memorial plaques.



The Grand Opening   -   Rev. Angus Adamson spoke

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Mairi MacInnes sings a gaelic song.

Old Clachan Church, Isle of Arran

Many thanks to Norrie Muir for all his hard work.

Jack Murchie 2005

The late Jack Murchie (above) was the primary coordinator behind the project of restoring the Old Clachan Church, & creating the Arran Memorial Garden.

The photo above shows Jack sheep racing, which was a popular event at the Shiskine valley sports day for many years.



Arran Trust

The  Arran Trust contributed to the restoration of the Old Clachan Church.




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The Arran Memorial Garden (Old Clachan Church) is situated in the west of the beautiful Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK.

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