Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Conan’s Kirk
In or near Lochawe.
St Conan’s Kirk — Church of Scotland's temple in Loch Awe.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe · 1.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Conan’s Kirk, the nearest railway station is Loch Awe, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PA33 1AL, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Conan’s Kirk is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Church of Scotland's temple in Loch Awe". Coordinates: 56.3953°, -5.0542°.
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Heritage listing
St Conan's Kirk is located in the village of Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. In a 2016 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland public poll it was voted one of the Top 10 buildings in Scotland of the last 100 years. It was established as a chapel of ease by the Campbells of Innis Chonan. The church is protected as a category A listed building.
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Official information
St Conan's Kirk is a unique church located on the shores of Loch Awe, showcasing a blend of architectural styles. Visitors can explore its intricate stonework, wood carvings, and serene surroundings, making it a peaceful place for reflection and exploration.
From the Wikipedia article
St Conan's Kirk is located in the village of Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. In a 2016 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland public poll it was voted one of the Top 10 buildings in Scotland of the last 100 years. It was established as a chapel of ease by the Campbells of Innis Chonan. The church is protected as a category A listed building.
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Background
Architecture
It was designed by the architect Walter Douglas Campbell, a younger brother of Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood. It was built in 1881–6; and substantially extended from 1906 to 1914, the year of his death. Campbell also designed in similar style the family mansion nearby on Innis Chonain for himself, his artist sister Helen and mother, the elderly Mrs Caroline Campbell of Blythswood, formerly resident in Blythswood House downriver from Glasgow. The heavy oak beams in the cloister are believed to have come from the (then) recently broken up wooden battleships, HMS Caledonia and . An eclectic blend of church styles, from ancient Roman to Norman, it is built of local stone. It consists…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3953, -5.0542
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33 1AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Summer (Apr to Sept) 9am – 6pm; Winter (Oct to Mar) 9am – 5pm
- Official site
- www.stconanskirk.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3366891 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Conan's Kirk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Conan's Church, Lochawe - geograph.org.uk - 1254754.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Conan’s Kirk?
- St Conan’s Kirk is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33 1AL).
- What is St Conan’s Kirk?
- St Conan’s Kirk — Church of Scotland's temple in Loch Awe.
- How do I get to St Conan’s Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA33 1AL.
- Is St Conan’s Kirk a listed building?
- St Conan’s Kirk is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is St Conan’s Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, St Conan’s Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Conan’s Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33 1AL.