St. Conan’s Kirk on Loch Awe
St. Conan’s Kirk (under renovations) on Loch Awe June 24, 2019. The conservation process on the rose window will cost £10,000
MacDougall of Lorne Coat Of Arms St Conan's Kirk Loch Awe Argyll Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the MacDougall of Lorne Coat Of Arms in St Conan's Kirk on visit to Loch Awe, Argyll. The surname MacDougall was first found in Galloway, Gaelic: Gall-ghaidhealaibh, an area of southwestern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Dumfries and Galloway, that formerly consisted of the counties of Wigtown, West Galloway, and Kirkcudbright, East Galloway, where they were descended from Dugall eldest son of Somerled, first Lord of the Isles, and his son Duncan who received the lands of Lorn.The Clan was a bitter foe of Robert the Bruce, who made a narrow escape during one battle with the MacDougals only by discarding his cloak. The brooch of this cloak, now known as the Brooch of Lorn, is a treasured possession of the Chief of the Clan. The Clan faced heavy retaliation and was stripped of their lands once Robert the Bruce secured the Scottish throne. The lands were restored to the Clan upon the death of the king, but passed to the Stewarts in 1388 when the last member of the senior branch of MacDougals died without issue.
Other spellings include, MacDougall, MacDowall, MacDowell, MacDugald, MacDill. Some of the MacDougall family moved to Ireland.
John MacDougall, arrived in New York, America, in 1816.
St Conan's Kirk, Taynuilt , Loch Awe, Argyll. 30/04/2016
It is situated on a crag high above the water amid vegetation which includes roses, honeysuckle, and ivy, and is surrounded by large trees. It was established as a chapel of ease by the Campbells of Innis Chonan. St Conan's Tower is 0.5 miles (0.80 km) away. It was designed by the self-made architect Walter Douglas Campbell, and built in 1881-6; with renovation in 1906. The heavy oak beams in the cloister are believed to have come from the (then) recently broken up wooden battleships, HMS Caledonia and HMS Duke of Wellington. An eccentric blend of church styles, from ancient Roman to Norman, it is built of local stone. It consists of a nave and chancel, with the chancel-stalls being canopied. Large, unsmoothed boulders of granite from nearby Ben Cruachan, form the piers which carry the chancel arch, and the transepts make the Sacred Cross. There is also a tower and spire.
Fittings include a small organ. One old window from South Leith Parish Church was re-used at St Conan's.
It is renowned for the fragment of bone that is rumoured to have come from Robert the Bruce.
St Conan's Kirk
St Conan's Kirk, Loch Awe, Scotland
Macnab of Barachastlain Coat Of Arms St Conan's Kirk Loch Awe Argyll Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the Barachastlain Coat Of Arms in St Conan's Kirk on visit to Loch Awe, Argyll. The surname MacNab was first found in Perthshire, Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt, former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where they joined with the MacDougalls in opposing Robert the Bruce and consequently lost many of the vast territories they had held. However, the Chief of the MacNabs finally became reconciled to the Bruce, and regained many of his lost lands when King David II came to the throne of Scotland. He also received the official charter for the barony of Bowaine dated 1336. Finlay MacNab, the 4th Chief of the Clan, added considerably to the estates toward the end of the 15th century, but in 1552 another Finlay, the 6th Chief, fell into financial difficulties and mortgaged most of the Clan lands to the Campbell of Glenorchy. The Clan, however, refused to acknowledge the superiority of the Campbells.
Spelling variations of MacNab, include; MacNab, MacNabb, MacKnab, Mac an Aba. Some of the MacNab family moved to Ireland.
Alexander W. Macnab, aged 65, settled in Toronto, Canada, in 1916.
Cyrus MacNab, aged 13, emigrated to the United States from Bridge of Weir, Scotland, in 1907.
Robert Macnab, aged 21, landed in America from Glasgow, in 1906.
Donald Macnab, aged 47, settled in America from Leith, |Edinburgh, in 1905.
Duchess Of Argyll Coat Of Arms St Conan's Kirk Loch Awe Argyll Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the Duchess Of Argyll Coat Of Arms in St Conan's Kirk on visit to Loch Awe, Argyll.
From Antarctica to Saint Conan’s Kirk in Loch Awe: RND Diaries #006
I had the opportunity to catch up with a very good friend who was over here in Scotland on vacation. Karen is a marine scientist currently working at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. We decided to visit Saint Conan’s Kirk in Loch Awe, in Argyll for a catch up. Here's how we got on...
Many thanks to Karen for the photographs of her trip to Antarctica and of Hobart, where she is also a keen offshore sailor.
For those interested in such stuff:
- All the parts of the video talking to Karen were filmed with a GoPro 7 Black on a small selfie tripod using the ‘Hypersmooth’ function (no gimbal). Results were very good with all settings on ‘Auto’. I used a ‘Windslayer’ foam housing around the whole camera/case which seemed to cut down the majority of wind noise.
- The ‘B-Roll’ video inside the Kirk showing the roof etc. was filmed on a Crosstour 4K Action Camera, on a Zhiyun Smooth 4 gimbal.
- The additional Kirk photographs were taken in 2005 on my old Canon DSLR.
Images & Video
GoPro 7 Black:
Kobwa Foam Windslayer for GoPro 5,6,7:
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F Sim Free (UK Version):
Crosstour Action Camera 4K 16MP Wifi:
Ulanzi Action Camera Adapter Aluminum Gimbal Adapter:
Gimbal for Smartphone and Crosstour
Zhiyun Smooth 4:
Sound (varies from episode to episode)
Enacfire E18 Bluetooth 5 Wireless Headphones:
Bose Soundsport Bluetooth Wireless In-ear Headphones:
Lavelier Microphone for Android/Apple Smartphones:
Sony Voice Recorder (I have an old old 712, but this is a similar spec’):
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Selections from St. Conan's Kirk
Live performance/rehearsal at St. Conan's Kirk on Loch Awe on 29th April 2018. Repertoire includes Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Jim Parker's Mississippi Five and Farkas' Early Hungarian Dances.
Exploring Scotland - St Conans Kirk and Duncan Ban MacIntyre
Exploring Scotland - Wee day trip out to St Conan's Kirk to see some of the work of Walter Douglas Campbell and then a quick stop at the monument of an illiterate Gaelic poet.
The custodians of the Kirk have recently been carrying out some restoration work and the place is well worth a visit.
Thanks to the following organisations for donating to keep this fantastic site looking it's best.
Friends of St Conan, Idlewild Fund, LEADER, Ironmongers Company, Carraig na Gayle Windfarm, Lochy Hydro Community Benefit Fund (Greenpower).
If you fancy helping to fund the remaining restoration work, please check the St Conan's website at stconanskirk.org.uk
Ancient St Fillan Chapel by Doune Castle Scotland
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There are three St,Fillans in Doune one being the church in the main street built in 1875 and the other two are the Chapels of St. Fillan, one is situated within the castle of Doune and the other one sits on the banks of the river Teith.
This Chapel dates back to the 1400's but by 1568 records say that the chapel was lying in ruins and entirely disappeared apart from the east gable wall.
In 1876 the new chapel was erected by John Campbell using the original east gable wall. So I've been told the old gable was going to be pulled down but the builders walked of the job as they experience some ghostly goings ons,???? in the end it was decided to keep the gable wall and to build the new Chapel up against it and 143 years later it still looks beautiful.
The chapel is now a private mausoleum to the present family.
The Kirk of Scotland is greater than Almighty God, apparently....
The arrogant religious strike again. Absolutely stunning wickedness typical of godless religious church people.
Tour of Scotland - Glasgow to Oban to Glen Etive [4K/UHD]
Sunday 26th March 2017, Mother's Day and the start of British Summer Time. I picked Peter up at 7:30am in Whiteinch and we headed to Balloch to catch the Mandarin Ducks. No sign of them but Peter showed me the Maid of The Loch paddle steamer at Loch Lomond Shores. We then hit Arrochar to get the Pier with The Cobbler as a backdrop. Then onto Inveraray and Kilchurn to bag a few castles. Next up the St Conan Kirk on the Banks of Loch Awe, followed by The Pass of Brander at the western tip of the loch. Then Oban and McCaig's Tower. Castle Stalker next Appin next, followed by the Pap Of Glencoe at Ballachulish, The Glencoe Lochan, Glencoe and cumulating in a trip down Glen Etive to see Ben Starav and Ben Cruachan. Finishing by Ben Dorain near Tyndrum.
SCOTLAND: An eye treat - Linlithgow, Scotland
An eye treat - Linlithgow, Scotland
A small county town, Linlithgow is a royal burgh in West Lothian, Scotland, 45mins drive from Edinburgh. The city centre is well-maintained with the 16th century ancient landmarks.
Linlithgow's patron saint is Saint Michael, a statue of the saint holding the burgh coat of arms stands on the High Street.
The name Linlithgow comes from the Old British lynn llaith cau meaning lake in the damp hollow.We've had a stunning view of the lake with beautiful ducks, pigeons in the loch! The palace on the banks of the lake gives it an amazing look.
Linlithgow is also home to a major computing centre owned by Oracle!
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Dunnottar Castle:
Glen Shiel - Scotland
Scotland, Glen Shiel Impressions
along Loch Garry and Loch Cluanie
Lochan Urr - Final part of my Scotland road trip.
I finish off this trio of videos by visiting an amazing part of Glen Etive, Lochan Urr.
St Conval's PS Daily Mile Day 1...P4-5
First day of St Conval's PS, Glasgow undertaking the daily mile challenge. Healthy bodies and healthy minds. #daily #mile #scotland #glasgow #health #outdoors
Scotland Rail Holiday - The Loch Awe Carriage
A traditional Mk.1 railway carriage converted to holiday accommodation.
This self-catering holiday coach is now available to book for your Scottish Highland holiday. It is positioned in a stunning location on the shores of Loch Awe: one of the most scenic yet easily accessible parts of Scotland.
This is a video tour through the carriage showing the blend of the original fittings and furniture blending with the modern appliances and facilities to make your stay comfortable and relaxing.
Visit scotlandrailholiday.com for more details!
Argyll Scotland
A few images showing Oban. Connel Bridge, Easdale, Loch Awe & St Conan's Kirk in Argyll.
Loch Aweside Forest Cabins - Taynuilt - United Kingdom
Loch Aweside Forest Cabins hotel city: Taynuilt - Country: United Kingdom
Address: Loch Aweside Forest Cabins; zip code: PA35 1HS
Situated on the banks of the Loch Awe, the secluded Loch Aweside Forest Cabins are set within woodland. Each self-catering log cabin offers a private garden and a verandah with a barbeque and fire-pit area.
-- Situé sur les rives du Loch Awe, l'établissement isolé Loch Aweside Forest Cabins est implanté dans les bois. Chaque chalet en rondins indépendant dispose d'un jardin privé ainsi que d'une véranda avec barbecue et d'un emplacement pour feu de camp.
-- El establecimiento aislado Loch Aweside Forest Cabins está en un bosque, a orillas del lago Awe. Ofrece cabañas de madera independientes con jardín privado y porche con barbacoa y zona para hacer hogueras.
-- An den Ufern des Loch Awe erwarten Sie die abgeschieden gelegenen Loch Aweside Forest Cabins in einem Waldgebiet. Jede der Holzhütten zur Selbstverpflegung bietet einen privaten Garten und eine Veranda mit einem Grill- und Feuerstellenbereich.
-- 僻静的Loch Aweside Forest Cabins山林小屋位于奥湖（Loch Awe）湖畔，坐落在林地内。每栋自助式木质小屋均提供私人花园以及带烧烤和火坑区的外廊。 小屋均提供带微波炉和烤箱的设施齐全的厨房。大部分小屋设有柴火燃烧炉、拱形天花板和较高的凉廊。所有小屋均设有带卫星电视、DVD播放机和高保真音响系统的休息区。部分小屋配有无线网络连接；部分小屋配有热水浴池。 可携带宠物狗入住的Loch Aweside Forest...
-- Комплекс Loch Aweside Forest Cabins расположен в уединенной лесистой местности на берегу озера Оу. К услугам гостей всех бревенчатых коттеджей с собственной кухней отдельный сад и веранда с принадлежностями для барбекю, а также площадка для костра.
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Dalavich Cabins - Loch Awe - playing fields to the cabin