The Rosneath Peninsula’s unique architectural heritage was celebrated today, with the launch of two guides to the area’s history.
And the event also included a reception to mark the 150th anniversary of the Burgh of Cove and Kilcreggan.
MP Brendan O’Hara, MSP Jackie Baillie and Argyll and Bute Council provost Len Scoullar were among the guests who gathered in bright sunshine around Glasgow Institute of Architecture’s touring pavilion, which will be the focus for a series of events this week.
The event was organised by Rosneath Peninsula West Community Development Trust, and convener Murdo MacDonald said: “It’s been magnificent – mainly because of the weather, but also the folk who came out – we got a great crowd.”
Guests of honour included Penny Elles, who was a member of the burgh council when it was abolished as part of local government reorganisation in 1975, and Douglas Dow – Cove and Kilcreggan was the smallest burgh in Scotland, and when he started in the job Mr Dow was the country’s youngest town clerk.
A heritage trail covering the western side of the peninsula was launched last year, and today saw the launch of a companion guide covering the eastern section.
It include St Modan’s Church, the Ferry Inn, Home Farm and the spot where William Wallace is reputed to have ridden his horse over a steep cliff to escape his enemies.
The Glasgow Institute of Architecture (GIA) is marking Scotland’s year of innovation, architecture and design with a touring pavilion which will visit four sites including Kilcreggan.
Events will be based around the GIA pavilion in the centre of Kilcreggan village at the old surgery/Scottish Water site opposite the Creggans pub.
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