Torrylinn

Settlement in Buteshire

Scotland

Torrylinn

Track near Kilmory Church This muddy track leads from just east of Kilmory Church up the hill towards Kilmory Farm.
Track near Kilmory Church Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Torrylinn is a small coastal village situated on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran, which is part of the Buteshire council area in Scotland. With a population of around 200 residents, the village is known for its peaceful and picturesque surroundings.

The village is nestled between the rugged mountains of the island and the beautiful sandy beach of Torry Bay. Its location offers stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and the Ayrshire coast. The beach itself is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, where they can enjoy long walks, picnics, and even water sports during the summer months.

Torrylinn is well-connected to other parts of the island, with a regular bus service that allows residents to easily access the nearby towns of Lamlash and Brodick. The village also has a primary school, community hall, and a post office, which serves as a central hub for the locals.

Nature lovers will find plenty to explore in Torrylinn, as the village is surrounded by abundant wildlife and natural beauty. The area is home to various bird species, including gannets, puffins, and guillemots, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Additionally, a short distance away lies the impressive Glenashdale Falls, a magnificent waterfall that cascades over towering cliffs into a deep gorge.

Overall, Torrylinn offers a serene and idyllic escape for those seeking tranquility and natural wonders, making it an attractive destination for tourists and a cherished home for its residents.

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Track near Kilmory Church This muddy track leads from just east of Kilmory Church up the hill towards Kilmory Farm.
Track near Kilmory Church
This muddy track leads from just east of Kilmory Church up the hill towards Kilmory Farm.
Rough road from High Kilmory The unmetalled road turning to the left runs from High Kilmory and Kilmory Farm down to the 'main' road (actually a 'yellow' road, but also the only road across the southern end of Arran). The track to the right leads down to Kilmory Church. The houses in the distance form the small village of Kilmory itself.
Rough road from High Kilmory
The unmetalled road turning to the left runs from High Kilmory and Kilmory Farm down to the 'main' road (actually a 'yellow' road, but also the only road across the southern end of Arran). The track to the right leads down to Kilmory Church. The houses in the distance form the small village of Kilmory itself.
Beach near Cleiteadh Buidhe A small cabin overlooks the beach.
Beach near Cleiteadh Buidhe
A small cabin overlooks the beach.
Ruined building near Cleiteadh Buidhe The remains of a building beside the shore. The builders took advantage of the natural upright position of an igneous dyke. Concrete was added to the natural 'wall' to make some kind of storage building. The old rusty farm equipment may once have been kept inside.
Ruined building near Cleiteadh Buidhe
The remains of a building beside the shore. The builders took advantage of the natural upright position of an igneous dyke. Concrete was added to the natural 'wall' to make some kind of storage building. The old rusty farm equipment may once have been kept inside.
Looking south from Kilmory Kirk
Looking south from Kilmory Kirk
Rush hour in Kilmory
Rush hour in Kilmory
Kilmory Kirk: from the south-west
Kilmory Kirk: from the south-west
Kilmory Kirk: from the south-east
Kilmory Kirk: from the south-east
Gravestones, Kilmory Kirk (a)
Gravestones, Kilmory Kirk (a)
Gravestones, Kilmory Kirk (b)
Gravestones, Kilmory Kirk (b)
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Gravestones, Kilmory Kirk (d)
Gravestones, Kilmory Kirk (d)
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Gravestones, Kilmory Kirk (g)
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Gravestones, Kilmory Kirk (h)
Torrylin Chambered Cairn - Isle of Arran Torrylin Chambered Cairn is situated beside Torrylinn Water just south of the hamlet of Lagg.

The cairn has been interfered with by stone robbing and later dumping of field stones and its original shape and size are uncertain. The chamber is 6.7 metres long by about 1.2 metres wide with each compartment about 1.4 metres long. Torrylin Cairn is of a type found across south-west Scotland known as a Clyde cairn, of which a better preserved example can be found at Carn Ban, about 3 miles to the northeast. The tomb would probably have had a crescent-shaped forecourt, framed by a façade of slender upright stones.

Antiquarian excavations in the 19th century uncovered an elongated burial chamber, divided into four compartments. Only the innermost compartment was intact. It contained the remains of six adults, a child and an infant. Beside them lay a flint tool and a fragment of pottery.

Source of information : Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Torrylin Chambered Cairn - Isle of Arran
Torrylin Chambered Cairn is situated beside Torrylinn Water just south of the hamlet of Lagg. The cairn has been interfered with by stone robbing and later dumping of field stones and its original shape and size are uncertain. The chamber is 6.7 metres long by about 1.2 metres wide with each compartment about 1.4 metres long. Torrylin Cairn is of a type found across south-west Scotland known as a Clyde cairn, of which a better preserved example can be found at Carn Ban, about 3 miles to the northeast. The tomb would probably have had a crescent-shaped forecourt, framed by a façade of slender upright stones. Antiquarian excavations in the 19th century uncovered an elongated burial chamber, divided into four compartments. Only the innermost compartment was intact. It contained the remains of six adults, a child and an infant. Beside them lay a flint tool and a fragment of pottery. Source of information : Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Torrylinn Water - Isle of Arran Torrylinn Water at Torrylinnwater Foot
Torrylinn Water - Isle of Arran
Torrylinn Water at Torrylinnwater Foot
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Torrylinn is located at Grid Ref: NR9621 (Lat: 55.440668, Lng: -5.2175382)

Unitary Authority: North Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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