🐾 Dog-Friendly St Conan’s Kirk at a Glance
📍 Location: On the north shore of Loch Awe near the village of Lochawe in Argyll
🦮 Lead Rules: Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds but not within the church
🚶 Walk Length: 45–90 minutes for a wander inside and outside, longer if you linger with the views or take photos
🚻 Facilities: Seasonal tearoom with outdoor seating
🅿️ Parking: Small car park with nearby street parking
About
The Kirk was created by Walter Douglas Campbell. The original church building was started in 1881, completed in 1886, and substantially extended from 1907 to 1914, when Walter died. A trust was set up that then finished the building as you see it today and still looks after it.
Inside, you’ll find a mix of stone arches, carved wood, and stained glass. The nave and chancel draw your eye towards the apse, where tall windows fill the space with light around a simple oak communion table. Off the aisles, smaller chapels such as St Bride’s Chapel and the Bruce Chapel add character, the latter houses an effigy of Robert the Bruce and is said to contain one of his bones.
Dog-Friendly Policies
Dogs are welcome to explore the grounds of St Conan’s Kirk, provided they are kept on a lead. However, dogs are not permitted inside the church building itself, so you will need to take turns to look around inside whilst your dog waits outside.
Access and Facilities
Located alongside the A85, you have a few parking spots, but there are also parking spots available at nearby laybys. You have a seasonal tearoom with outdoor seating.
