The location is thought to have a heritage of Christian worship dating back to the 7th century, when St Mael Ruba[REF] preached from nearby Cnoc na-Aifhreann ("hill of the mass") [REF].
On 19 June 1627, Neil Mackinnon became the first Protestant minister of the church,[REF] however he "is remembered primarily for his meanness and his greed" [REF].