Kirn, Dunoon
Kirn is a village in Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Highlands on the west shore of the Firth of Clyde on the Cowal peninsula. It now forms part of the continuous habitation between Dunoon and Hunters Quay, where the Holy Loch joins the Firth of Clyde. It originally had its own pier, with buildings designed by Harry Edward Clifford in 1895, and was a regular stop for the Clyde steamer services, bringing holidaymakers to the town, mostly from the Glasgow area. Schools. Kirn Primary School. Established in 1881 and located on Park Road, the school moved into  new premises in 2018. The original building was retained and refurbished. Dunoon Grammar School. Dunoon Grammar School is situated on Ardenslate Road, next to Cowal Golf Club in Kirn. Recreation. The three facilities listed below are located on Ardenslate Road. Kirn Pier. Kirn Pier was demolished, the only buildings left are the shore side entry buildings. Kirn Parish Church. Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church is a red sandstone building in the centre of the village.