Crossmichael

About Crossmichael

First recorded in the 12th century, Crossmichael takes its name from St Michael, the patron saint of the parish kirk. The current church was built around 1750, but take a closer a look and you’ll notice the tall round tower which survives from an earlier period. Round towers such as this are extremely rare, and both it and the bell held within appear to date to 1611, the year when the parish was granted to Sir Robert Gordon of Greenlaw by King James VI. The churchyard contains Covenanter burials, as well as the eye-catching memorial vault of the Gordon family of Greenlaw dated to 1757. A small village with ancient roots, you only need to head a little further to the southeast before you come across Crofts Mote, a fort which may date to the Iron Age.

Today, Crossmichael is a busy little village with some hidden gems. Break your journey at the shop and pub, and look a little deeper to find the Heritage Centre and Hearse House, near the stunning church. They host a multi-media exploration of the history of the parish. On the other side of the road is the marina and stunning views of beautiful Loch Ken. And can you find their teeny tiny library?!