Some of the most beautiful buildings dotted around the landscape, Scotland's rural kirks make for an impressive sight.

One, in particular, Saint Conan's Kirk, which sits on the banks of Loch Awe, is hugely popular with tourists and passers-by.

Now, photographer Neil Graham has given a unique insight into the inside of this incredible building in the village of Loch Awe in Argyll, with some stunning photographs of its interior.

"I have driven past on a number of occasions," explained the 53-year-old. "Usually while heading somewhere else, and never had the time to stop.

"This time as I was driving home, I decided to stop and take a look, I was not even aware that it would be open so late in the evening."

The inside of the stunning St Conan's Kirk
The inside of the stunning kirk

The results of his late evening jaunt just before Christmas are pretty spectacular.

"I love the architecture," stated Neil, who works as an Operations Manager for car parking company NCP. "The wood carving and stonework, and who can ignore that roof!"

The beautiful exterior of St Conan's Kirk in Lochawe
The beautiful exterior of St Conan's Kirk in Lochawe

Sharing the spectacular images online, the Edinburgh-based photographer has had a great response from people who had never seen inside this beautiful little church.

More shots of the stunning features of St Conan's Kirk
More shots of the stunning features

Speaking about its splendour, Neil revealed the current church had replaced the Victorian-era building, and was built by Walter Campbell and his sister Helen over several decades before first being used for worship in 1930.

Neil, who got the photography bug after taking photos with his father and developing them in their specially built dark-room in their house when he was younger, shared the images on his Facebook photography page, where he posts all of his pics.

He added: "The response has been great, it has been the most popular post I have had on myFacebook page, with an amazing number of positive comments."

The expert photographer, who often travels across the country for his craft, explained that he loves getting out to take pictures of historic sites such as old churches and castles.

St Conan's Kirk
St Conan's Kirk

He said: "I also love taking landscape photos. It's great getting into the hills, walking, and taking photos. One of my favourite places for the landscape must be the Isle of Skye, such an amazing place."

And his advice for others looking to take up the hobby?

"Get out and do it!" He enthuses. "Cameras are so affordable these days, and you can get some great photos even from some cheaper models. Even most mobile phones these days will take some amazing photos.

"Just take photos of things that you like, and hopefully others will like them too."

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