Explore a land of incredible rugged beauty, as we journey to the Sacred Isle of Iona, Isle of Skye, Kilmartin Valley, Callanish Stone
June 24th - Tuesday - Day 1:
You have an early morning arrival at Glasgow where your coach will be waiting for an 8 AM departure on our adventure. We visit Whithorn, St. Ninian's chapel, Whithorn Priory and the Peter stone. We experience the Whithorn peninsular and tune in at the Torhouse stone circle and the Drumtrodden standing stones and other ancient local sites.
Overnight in Whithorn
June 25th & 26th - Wednesday/Thursday - Day 2/3:
This morning we continue to enjoy the sites of Whithorn and in mid afternoon we travel to the The Holy Isle, located in the Firth of Clyde off the west coast of central Scotland, inside Lamlash Bay on the larger island of Arran.The island is around 2 miles long and around half a mile wide. Its highest point is the hill of Mullach Mor. The island has a long history as a sacred place, with a spring said to have healing properties, the 6th Century monk Saint Molaise hermits cave, and evidence of a 13th Century monastery. Indeed the earlier Gaelic name for the island was Eilean Molaise, Molaise's Island. This became corrupted to Elmolaise, Limolas, and finally Lamlash the name now associated with the adjacent bay and town.
It is now owned by the Samyé Ling Buddhist Community, who belong to the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The settlements on the island include the Centre for World Peace and Health, founded by Lama Yeshe Losal, on the north of the island. We will visit this Centre, weather and tides permitting.
June 27th - Friday - Day 4:
We have an early morning departure from Arran for Kilmartin Glen. We experience the very important Celtic sites of Kilmartin including Temple Wood Stone Circle. Then we travel on to Oban where we catch the ferry to Mull/Iona. We visit the world famous Kilmore Church, Dervaig, Isle of Mull.
June 28th - Saturday - Day 5:
We spend a full day on Iona, Saint Columba's holy island. Iona is often referred to as 'The Cradle of Christianity in Scotland'. Here we will experience attunements on the sacred sites and have time to embrace the area. You can explore the Abbey, Nunnery and Saint Martin's cross. Optionally in the afternoon, you may wish to unwind or take a boat to Fingal's Cave on nearby Staffa Island.
June 29th -Sunday - Day 6:
We take an early ferry to Mull , a silent island of panoramic views, atmosphere and charm. Our journey continues via Fishnish/Lochaline ferry to the mainland. We experience a beautiful drive via the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle, over the Skye Road Bridge and on to Uig for dinner.
Overnight in Uig.
June 30th - Monday - Day 7:
We take the morning ferry from Uig to Tarbert in the Outer Hebridies where you experience the powerful Callanish stone circle, 'The Stonehenge of the North', dating back to 3000BC. The layout of the stones is unique and looks like a Celtic cross. Later, you visit Carloway Broch Neolithic fortified homestead and the nearby early crofter's 'blackhouse' dwellings.
Overnight in Stornoway.
July 1st - Tuesday - Day 8:
We continue to enjoy Stornoway and its sights experiencing the essence of the Scottish Isles. Our ferry departs Stornoway to Ullapool. Upon arrival we transfer to Inverness where we will overnight
July 2nd - Wednesday - Day 9:
We journey to the Clava Cairns ancient burial and initiation temple. In the afternoon we visit Findhorn for a guided tour of the community and the world famous vegetable gardens. Thirty seven years ago three people, who believed they were brought together by divine inspiration, founded it. We journey through the scenic and dramatic Grampian Mountains and Scone to Fortingall.
Overnight in Fortingal.
July 3rd & 4th - Thursday/Friday - Day 10/11:
Today you meet Barry Dunford. With Barry, our local guide, you experience Fortingall in the very heart of Scotland steeped in Celtic myth and legend. Central to the area is Glenlyon which is 32 miles long, the longest and one of the most beautiful and dramatic glens in Scotland. You experience many sacred sites all within a 20 mile radius of Glenlyon:
The Croft Moraig (Field of Mary) megalithic stone circle, believed to date from around 3000 B.C.
The "Praying Hands of Mary", a megalithic standing stone in Glenlyon which is on an earth energy alignment, or leyline, with the Croft Moraig stone circle.
The holy mountain Schiehallion which translates from the gaelic as "the Fairy Hill of the Caledonians". Strange tales are told about this awe inspiring mountain of quartz crystal.
The famous Fortingall yew tree, the oldest tree in Europe, believed to be about 5,000 years old.
The St. Mary's grail chapel with a remarkable heraldic mural painted on its barrel roof ceiling which displays amazing and unique hidden symbolism.
July 5th - Saturday - Day 12:
We journey through the scenic and dramatic landscape to the enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel. We explore and meditate on the mysteries of the Essenic Jerusalem Temple scrolls, said to be buried here. In the afternoon, we travel to the beautiful Melrose Abbey founded by Saint Aiden in 660AD. Melrose is also the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart. We journey to Glasgow where we will have our farewell dinner.
Overnight in Glasgow.
July 6th - Sunday - Day 13:
We bid farewell and transfer to Glasgow airport. On our journey you will encounter local guides and experience Celtic hospitality and entertainment.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Scotland Tour Fee (Excluding Airfare)
- All entrance fees to sites
- All hotel accommodation
- All ground and ferry transportation
- 2 meals per day breakfast and dinner.
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