History of Kilmacolm
The village and earlier parish of Kilmacolm have a long and eventful history. A number of histories about the village have been published: click here for a short bibliography.
In 2007 the Kilmacolm Civic Trust sponsored the publication of "Kilmacolm a History" by David Roe, published by Birlinn (ISBN 978-1841586212).
Click here for the introduction to this book to give an introductory background.
The Buchanan Arms Hotel, soon after its opening in 1871