Old Kirk, Kirkmaiden
description: Perched high over Scotland’s most southerly village of Drummore, the 17th century Parish Church of Kirkmaiden has a rich history involving the Covenanters, witches and an unusual graveyard. The church became known as Kirk Covenant due to its origins in 1638, the year that the Covenanters entered Scottish history. Volunteers, who have an intimate knowledge of the Kirk, will be on hand to provide information and guided tours throughout the day. The Kirk is steeped in folklore and it is said that this area of the South Rhins was once well known for its witches. In 1697 the Rev. A. Marshall declared it to be ‘overrun by witches’ and employed a ‘witch finder’ from Wigtown, who inspected the entire adult congregation. The graveyard has numerous historic and unusual headstones, including a lighthouse erected by one of the Principal lighthouse keepers at the Mull of Galloway in memory of his young son.
source: dumfriesandgalloway
date: 17C onwards
type: Museum