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. Cowal Golf Club Kirn & Hunters Quay Bowling Club Cowal Indoor Bowling Club 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. Gallery References Bibliography Inspectors want to use Cowal school as model for excellence : Cowal Courier Argyll, Cowal and Dunoon News | Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard Kirn Primary hailed as beacon of educational excellence : Cowal Courier External links Dunoon Grammar School - website Kirn Primary school - Website Kirn Parish Church - Website Villages in Cowal Firth of Clyde Highlands and Islands of Scotland