About AKCH
Avich and Kilchrenan Community Heritables is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community through local development and heritage initiatives.
Our mission is to protect and develop both historical and natural landmarks, ensuring they remain vibrant and beneficial for everyone in Dalavich, Inverinan and Kilchrenan.
By restoring our cherished rural churches, we aim to create spaces that serve as cultural and social hubs, fostering a strong sense of community and preserving our rich heritage for future generations.
We believe that our historical and natural treasures hold the power to inspire and unite us.
Together, we can ensure that these important sites continue to thrive, offering inspiration and service to current and future generations, and making our area an even better place to live, work, and visit.
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Dalavich and Kilchrenan kirks have played a vital role in the community for hundreds of years.
The current kirks were built in the 18th century, on the sites of much earlier churches. Both churches have historically interesting burial stones, from Early Mediaeval cross incised stabs in Dalavich to clan Campbell graves in Kilchrenan.
They have also been significant places for normal people, where they got married, children were christened and beloved family members are buried.
We believe that our historical and natural treasures hold the power to inspire and unite us.
Together, we can ensure that these important sites continue to thrive, offering inspiration and service to current and future generations, and making our area an even better place to live, work, and visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the kirks will be available for multi-faith worship, weddings, christenings, funerals and other important services.
The graveyards are owned by Argyll & Bute council and there will be no change.
To cover maintenance costs, it is vital that the kirks are used by more people, more often and hence generate enough income to cover maintenance.
AKCH want to enhance our area hence it is vital that we do not complete with existing facilities. As such, it is a key criteria that none of our development opportunities complete with existing service. Additionally, addressing a vital community need, and not completing with existing facilities, is a key criteria for all public funding.
We will do this in 3 ways:
Regular drop-in engagement session on key topics – first sessions April’24.
Quarterly Update Letters – first edition published June’24, distributed door to door, via email and Facebook.
Website Latest News – Board Meeting Minutes, Community Events, Funding Support Outcomes will all be posted.
Avich & Kilchrenan Community Heritables
Board
Meet the dedicated individuals behind our charity organization. Between them, they bring to AKCH a good understanding of the local area and community, an interest in what it needs and how it works, plus a commitment to its future development and well being.
