St Paul's Cathedral in Dundee is appealing for £500,000 to help make the building more accessible.

Alterations to the entrance of the A-listed building have been approved by Dundee City Council and the church is now applying for grants to make the plans a reality.

The works would include creation of disabled access, service lifts, ramps and a glass entrance inside the existing archway.

An LED-handrail would also to be added to the stone steps, which are an important architectural feature of the building.

The works would be the first stage in an estimated £2m project, which would also include heating and lighting being upgraded.

In addition, the pews could be removed and replaced with carpet and chairs to allow the space to be used for a variety of events.

A spokesman for the church said it was pleased planning permission had been granted but funding the works is still at an early stage.

He said: "We are applying for grants from various people, including lottery funding.

"The building is currently not accessible to all but the steps are an architectural feature.

"We drew up the plans over a year ago. If and when we get the money, the works can go ahead."

As well as regular services St Paul's Cathedral, also hosts concerts.