It's just a few days until Doors Open Day returns to Argyll and Bute with the opportunity to check out some local spaces.

The annual Scottish Civic Trust event will include a number of Argyll and Bute buildings on the weekend of September 21 and 22.

Jean's Bothy in Helensburgh is open both September 21 and 22, allowing everyone to see the 1930s cottage. From 11am to 3pm on both days, there will be a number of the charity's groups showing their work, including art, diamond painting, sewing, crochet and crafts. And visitors can have a go too.

Arrochar Parish Church, built in 1848, includes several stained-glass windows dating from the late 19th century to the early 21st. It will be open on September 21 from 12pm to 4pm.

Rhu and Shandon Parish Church is open from 1pm to 4pm on September 22 for a chance to see inside the church, which is the third built on the site. The first dates back to 1648 with a variety of changes made since the current structure was built in 1851.

Members of the congregation will show visitors around the church and graveyard. There will also be piano and organ music as part of the afternoon.

And Craigrownie Parish Church in Cove will also be open on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm to allow people to spend some time viewing the fine stained glass windows, the four ceiling murals by the Zinkeisen sisters and savouring the ambience of the lovely building which has served the communities of Cove and Kilcreggan since 1853.

Elsewhere in the region, Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute, Tobermory Distillery, and Dunoon Burgh Hall are amongst the sites taking part.

Councillor Jim Lynch, leader of Argyll and Bute Council, said: “Doors Open Day is Scotland's largest free festival that celebrates places, history, and culture and we’re delighted to take part in Argyll and Bute again this year.

“The event has something to offer everyone and is a great opportunity for visitors and locals alike to get into unusual and interesting buildings for free.”

Visit www.doorsopendays.org.uk to find out more.