Contact Information
Postal Address
Kirkoswald Parish Church
Kirk Road
Kirkoswald
South Ayrshire
Scotland
KA19 8HZ
Telephone Number
+44 (0)1655 760210
Email Address
Getting in Touch
We are part of the Church of Scotland and, as such, everyone who lives in the parish has the right to call on the services of the minister. Common reasons for making contact include:
- 'In Hospital' notification for a parishioner
- 'Home from Hospital' notification
- Pastoral contact request
- Baptismal request
- Marriage request
- News reporting
- Notification of a planned event
- 'Operation Christmas Child' leaflet request
- Web site comment or suggestion
If writing to the Minister, please ensure that you provide all relevant details, including dates, hospital wards and stations, addresses, etc., as appropriate.
All feedback about the web site is welcome, especially practical suggestions for improving it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visitors to the church, particularly tourists, often have questions relating to the rich history of the surrounding area including its links with Robert Burns, Robert the Bruce and Oswald, King of Northumbria. Below, we have tried to provide answers to some of the most common questions that are asked.
Is there a book that provides a good introduction to the history of Kirkoswald and the surrounding area of South Carrick?
Yes, a former minister of the parish, the Rev. James A. Guthrie, has written a book entitled 'A Corner of Carrick' that tells the story of the area. Copies are available at a cost of £4.00 plus postage and packing. Please contact the church if you wish to order a copy.
I'm researching my family's history in the local area. Where should I start my genealogy search?
People new to searching for family records in Scotland should make the 'Scotland's People' web site their first 'port of call'. This is the official government resource of genealogical information for Scotland and is an excellent resource for finding records of births, marriages and deaths. Census information is also available on the site.
