Kenmure Hill Temple
Howwood, Renfrewshire
The entrance door is on the eastern face of this octagonal building just to the west of
Howwood and the A737, north of Castle Semple Loch.
In the reverse direction towards Howwood.
The temple was built around 1760 and was probably connected to the hunting of deer in the vast Semple estates. Or not, no-one seems to be sure.
The temple was built around 1760 and was probably connected to the hunting of deer in the vast Semple estates. Or not, no-one seems to be sure.
Closer in...
... and overhead.
These photos have been cleaned up to erase the usual litter and plastic waste left behind by ignorant visitors. The building presumably once had a roof and possibly even internal floors, going by the shape and height of the windows.
These photos have been cleaned up to erase the usual litter and plastic waste left behind by ignorant visitors. The building presumably once had a roof and possibly even internal floors, going by the shape and height of the windows.
Looking north you can see Howwood, Johnstone and Glasgow in the distance.
There's access up to and round the temple from two directions but it's only for the fit. Parking nearby is very limited.
There's access up to and round the temple from two directions but it's only for the fit. Parking nearby is very limited.
Looking south-west along Castle Semple Loch with the town of Lochwinnoch on the right.
