Old church could become artist's studio

The church in Dornock in southern Scotland closed three years ago

An 18th Century church in the south of Scotland could be in line for conversion to an artist's studio.

Dornock Church near Eastriggs was built in 1793 but closed three years ago due to falling congregation numbers.

It has recently been bought by a photographer and painter who hope to use it as their studio.

A planning statement said the plans would make only "minor internal alterations" and would protect the heritage of the B-listed building.

Dornock Church was put on the market last year and its new owners now hope to convert it.

No sales of their work would happen from the building if the plans get approved and it would not be used as a residential property.

Some pews would be removed and new partitions put in place with no external alterations planned.

The planning statement said the proposals would secure the fabric of the building and ensure it had a use for the future.