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Kilmun Church sits on the south bank of the Holy Loch in Scotland, serving as a site of worship for over a thousand years.0:06 The original structure dates back to Irish monks, with the stone tower remaining as the only surviving portion of the earliest building.0:47 The church houses stained glass windows and the only water-powered organ in Scotland, which occasionally hosts public recitals.1:01 The grounds contain the Douglas and Campbell clan mausoleums, the latter serving as the final resting place for the Duke of Argyll.1:19 Visitors can access the site via a small incline path from a roadside lay-by, which accommodates wheelchairs.0:42 The surrounding graveyard features historic headstones, including those protected by iron grates once used to deter body snatchers, and the grave of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female medical doctor in Scotland.2:28 The steep hillside cemetery offers views overlooking the Holy Loch.3:26 Access to the church interior and mausoleum tours requires checking the official website for specific opening dates and event schedules.0:19

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