It is the end of the journey for acclaimed Lewis-based Celtic rock band Sunrise Not Secular.

The four-strong group which performs contemporary Gaelic songs is breaking up.

Members Dave Nicolson, Ryan Smith, Brian Macleod and Michael MacDonald have decided to call it a day this summer.

Their final performance will be at the popular Barra Live festival at the end of July.

A band spokesman said: “We want to sincerely thank all those who have supported us, been great fans, voted us through to Liet, bought our music and come to our shows.

“We had an absolute blast as a band and have many great memories- so once again thanks for sharing the journey.”

Their debut CD Toiseach an Turas (Journey’s Beginning) was followed by two others. The group has also toured Scotland and backed the Saw Doctors, Macdonald Brothers and Paulo Nutini.

In addition, they performed at Runrig's “Beat the Drum” festival and Glasgow's “Winterfest.”

The island band also represented Scotland in the Liet international song festival - one of the largest events for the promotion of minority languages in Europe.

Sunrise Not Secular have also tutored at a series of Western Isles school’s workshops for Gaelic songwriting and music performance.