It now forms part of the continuous habitation between Dunoon and Hunters Quay, where the Holy Loch joins the Firth of Clyde.

It originally had its own pier, with buildings designed by Harry Edward Clifford in 1895,[2] and was a regular stop for the Clyde steamer services, bringing holidaymakers to the town, mostly from the Glasgow area.

Established in 1881 and located on Park Road, the school moved into new premises in 2018.

[3][4] Dunoon Grammar School is situated on Ardenslate Road, next to Cowal Golf Club in Kirn.

[13][14][15] Kirn & Sandbank Parish Church is a red sandstone building in the centre of the village.