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A certain Walter Campbell built a large house on Innis Chonain, and island at the north end of Loch Awe. And to save his mother the weekly trek to Dalmally, he built St Conan's Kirk, a marvellous but eccentric blending of church styles from across the ages. It was only begun in 1907 and not completed until many years later.
It is certainly a bit of an oddity, but it is well worth a look, as inside it is unusual too.
There are great views from the grounds of the loch and over to the castle.
Admission is free, but donations are most welcome.
Written May 24, 2006
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The castle sits on a peninsular near the village of Lochawe. Although connected to a track, it is no longer accesable on foot due to Scotrail locking the level crossing gates. (thanks very much!) To get acces to the castle you now have to take a short ferry crossing from the pier in the village (summer only)
It is possible to get good photos from a vantage point on the A819, just across the loch from the castle, or from the church grounds in the village.
This castle served as home to the Campbells of Glenorchy, who later became the Earls of Breadalbane. The earliest construction on the castle was the towerhouse and Laich Hall (looks onto Loch Awe). A large part of the fortress was built in the late 1690's to house three companies of soldiers (about 200 men).
In the care of Historic Scotland - Admission free.
Updated May 24, 2006
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Near the church. next to the main road, is a nice war memorial, honouring the fallen of the two world wars.
Written May 24, 2006
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In the church grounds, overlooking the loch, is a decorative sundial. It was not much use when we were there though!
Written May 24, 2006
Near the church, atop a hill, is a fine celtic cross.
Written May 24, 2006
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The church as an unusual waterspout in the form of a rabbit. I have not seen this on a church before.
Written May 24, 2006
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The church is unusual for its age in having monastic type cloisters. Whether these were ever used in a monastic sense by some brotherhood I do not know.
Written May 24, 2006
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The church is unusual for its age in having monastic type cloisters. Whether these were ever used in a monastic sense by some brotherhood I do not know.
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Home of the Campbell’s of Glenorchy. The initial building was erected around 1460. The last alterations were made as a result of the 1689 Jacobite rising to accommodate three companies of troops....
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