Typical Romanesque designs combine with Celtic key patterns and knotwork inspired by St. Comghan after whom the estate is named. The design uses simple geometric proportions of square, circle and golden rectangle and makes use of the symbolic numbers of three (the Trinity) and seven (creation, perfection, Sabbath rest). Traditionally constructed solid granite walls carry a self-supporting stone vault and a domed apse. All stone was dressed and carved by hand in a process which would have been familiar to a medieval mason although helped by modern power tools and scaffold.

The warm sheen of the handmade terracotta floor complements the stonework and the oak. Intricate carving picks out the entrance and chancel arch. The custom bronze door handles tell the story of St. Comghan - an Irish king become monk - in the royal torc ring handles and Iona cross backplates. The tactile nature of the materials, the cold weight of bronze, the roughness of stone and the smooth warmth timber give a sense of calm and permanence. In an age of throwaway mass production, this hand crafted building is designed to last and stand as a place of contemplation and worship for generations to come.

Photo Credit : Kevin McCollum Photography Credits: - Forth Stone - Stone carving and supply - Zenon Przelasa - Ardle Construction - Main Contractor - Ian Cumming