Kilbride bell back at Lerags
The replica of the original bronze Kilbride Belll was safely secured in place by Treeworks Oban who donated their time and skills for free
The replica of the original bronze Kilbride Belll was safely secured in place by Treeworks Oban who donated their time and skills for free
A project training the next generation of visitor guides in Argyll has completed a successful session at Kilbride’s historic kirkyard in Lerags Glen near Oban
Before the crowd of about 50 people watched the recasting process, the original bell from which the cast was taken was piped down the old drove road from Cologin to the Kirk site to receive a ceremonial welcome.
Sunday’s concert was enjoyed by 60 people who were able to choose their degree of social distancing – as a bonus the gentle breeze kept the midges off!
Proceeds from the concert will be divided between Friends of Kilbride, Oban Music Society and the Kilmore & Kilbride Community Fund.
Archaeologists have finished work at Kilbride Chapel in Lerags Glen, ready for the restoration project’s next phase to begin.
Archaeologist Claire Ellis spend two days on the site, three miles out of Oban in Lerags Glen, after Historic Environment Scotland gave permission for more of the church’s past to be uncovered.
More than 120 years or so ago after the original bell at Kilbride Church last rang out through Lerags Glen, a copy of it is being made to go on public view.
Kilbride Church desperately needs more funds to keep it safe and open to visitors as part of the historic site.
Friends of Kilbride used the money from Carraig Gheal Windfarm Community Benefit Fund to bring in the experts.