Colmonell

The River Stinchar runs through the valley and the Colmonell area boasts three ruined castles: Craigneil Castle (13th century), Kirkhill Castle and Knockdolian Castle (both 16th century).

With a small population, Colmonell is a close community. The village has an annual Church Fete in August and an agricultural show the same month. In June there is the annual gala day, or 'Fun Day', which is run by the Community Association. This has been extended in recent years to become a 'Fun Week' during which a range of activities are arranged for the local community.

Colmonell church was remodelled internally in 1899 by Robert Lorimer. Lorimer also designed the village war memorial in 1922.

Lendalfoot and Carleton Port lie within the parish of Colmonell and have no church of their own. The 15th-century Carleton Castle stands above Lendalfoot with the Little Carleton Fort nearby.