Delightful, divine madness
Although the church may look many centuries old, it was completed in 1930. The architect was Walter Campbell. Or architect… he had no formal training, but that didn’t stop him from creating this intriguing little kirk on the western shores of Scotland.
St Conan’s Kirk incorporates all kinds of styles, and looks like a mash-up of Medieval, Gothic and Alice in Wonderland.
Entering, I’m immediately struck by the crazy charm of this kirk; all these different architectural styles. Campbell was clearly more interested in beauty than consistency. It’s a delightful, divine madness.
St Conan's Kirk, Scotland
Delightful, divine madness
Although the church may look many centuries old, it was completed in 1930. The architect was Walter Campbell. Or architect… he had no formal training, but that didn’t stop him from creating this intriguing little kirk on the western shores of Scotland.
St Conan’s Kirk incorporates all kinds of styles, and looks like a mash-up of Medieval, Gothic and Alice in Wonderland.
Entering, I’m immediately struck by the crazy charm of this kirk; all these different architectural styles. Campbell was clearly more interested in beauty than consistency. It’s a delightful, divine madness.
St Conan's Kirk, Scotland