AMATEUR musician John Richards stopped off at Kelvingrove Museum as he continues his challenge of playing all 94 cathedral organs in the UK.

To date, John has played 74 of Britain’s 94 cathedral organs, now he dreams of breaking a world record by playing them all.

The retired tax inspector from Cardiff, who learned to play piano aged seven, before moving on to the organ when he was10, said it is “the king of instruments.”

The 74-year-old has played at St Paul’s and Westminster Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral and York Minster and had tea with fellow organist and former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath after trying out the organ the statesman played at Salisbury Cathedral.

Chairman of Glasgow Life, Councillor Archie Graham, said: “We are delighted that Mr Richards will play the Kelvingrove organ as part of his world record attempt.

"I’d encourage people to come along to our regular recitals to enjoy the magnificent sound of the organ.

"We wish Mr Richards the best of luck with his world record attempt.”

The Kelvingrove organ was built at the turn of the 19th century by Lewis & Co Ltd of Brixton, London.

The company flourished from around 1860 until 1919, when it was amalgamated with Messrs Henry Willis & Sons Ltd.

Daily organ recitals at Kelvingrove Museum are free and take place at 1pm Monday - Saturday and 3pm on Sundays.

Visitors can get a closer look at the organ and join organist James Hunter for a tour every Friday after the recital.