A visit to St Conran’s Kirk (Church) Loch Awe, Argyll, Scotland.
Jul 31, 2021 11:53:21 #
During our break in Scotland we went to visit this unique church which has almost every style of church architecture. The beginning of the Callander and Oban Railway in the late 1870’s opened up what had previously been the largely deserted north shore of Loch Awe. Lieutenant Walter Douglas Campbell who had purchased the island of Innis Chonain built a house for himself, his sister and mother. The nearest church was at Dalmally, a long journey for his elderly mother so he decided to build a church closer by and picked a site on the steep north shore of Loch Awe.
The original church was built between 1881 and 1886 and was first used for worship in 1930. Although it was a sufficient size Walter decided to create a much larger and nobler building. Designed in no singular style, he took ideas and designs from different places and periods. The result is an eclectic mix of various styles from the Norman and Romanesque periods.
Canon 650D, 18-55mm, 10-18mm lens.
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The original church was built between 1881 and 1886 and was first used for worship in 1930. Although it was a sufficient size Walter decided to create a much larger and nobler building. Designed in no singular style, he took ideas and designs from different places and periods. The result is an eclectic mix of various styles from the Norman and Romanesque periods.
Canon 650D, 18-55mm, 10-18mm lens.
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Jul 31, 2021 12:00:13 #
Sylvias wrote:
During our break in Scotland we went to visit this... (show quote)
Wonderful set! I stayed at the Taychreggan Hotel many years ago, a wonderful place, then owned by an Honorable and run by his Danish Wife. Excellent food, drink and accommodations. Sorry I missed the Church!
Jul 31, 2021 12:04:15 #
Fabulous set, Sylvia! Your landscapes and treatments of the interior shots are excellent.
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Beautiful shots. I don't think I could worship there because I couldn't manage the steps.
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Jul 31, 2021 13:03:31 #
A fantastic set, Sylvia! Your lead lead shot takes the prize for my eyes!!
Rob
Rob
Jul 31, 2021 13:06:33 #
Sylvias wrote:
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Magnificent shots of an ancient, awesome place ✳️💎✳️💎✳️
Jul 31, 2021 14:28:36 #
flyboy61
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nimbushopper wrote:
A beautiful place shot expertly!
Thanks for the beautiful photos of a place I'll never have the opportunity to visit!
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Jul 31, 2021 16:33:01 #
quixdraw wrote:
Wonderful set! I stayed at the Taychreggan Hotel many years ago, a wonderful place, then owned by an Honorable and run by his Danish Wife. Excellent food, drink and accommodations. Sorry I missed the Church!
So kind of you to say thank you very much for your generous comment quixdraw. Easy to miss from the roadside, I only found it on the internet. A beautiful area you visited.
Jul 31, 2021 16:38:56 #
UTMike wrote:
Fabulous set, Sylvia! Your landscapes and treatments of the interior shots are excellent.
You are very generous Mike thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed them.
Jul 31, 2021 16:40:31 #
John Lawrence wrote:
A beautiful set, Sylvia. You captured the quiet beauty in every image. Well done.
Happy you enjoyed them John and thank you very much for your always kind and encouraging comments.
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