The Call 

Do you have Scottish ancestors who are calling you? Or did William Wallace or Robert the Bruce reach out down the centuries to touch you? Maybe you've heard the call of Bonnie Scotland within your soul like the 'pipes' sounding down the glens... each of us is drawn for a different and personal reason.

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Join us in exploring some of the stunningly beautiful Western Isles, remarkable and mysterious places in the Highlands and Central Lowlands of Scotland, and across the border in Northeast England. 

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The isles we visit are relatively small and off the beaten track, yet their reputations around the world are impressive. Who has not heard of the Isle of Iona or Mull or Lindisfarne? Their stunning beauty and dramatic location certainly help, and so does another unseen mysterious quality – the power and energy within the land. 

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The Journey

The wild, majestic Isle of Mull, the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, in Argyll and Bute, is the gateway island to Iona. We’ll catch the island-hopping ferry over to Mull for a three-night stay. Our pilgrimage begins with a visit to Duart Castle, the ancient home of Clan Maclean, standing prominently on the easternmost side of the Isle of Mull, overlooking the Sound of Mull. We will make our way to the magical faery stone circle at Lochbuie. The next day, after a scenic drive across the island, we catch a short ferry ride over to the renowned, spiritual Isle of Iona with its active Abbey established by St Columba.

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Moving into Glen Lyon Valley in the breathtaking natural scenery of
the Central Highlands, you will visit sites from different periods in history that are empowered by earth energy currents, and you'll get to touch
the Fortingall Yew, reputed to be the oldest living tree in Europe. We will be based in Pitlochry for two nights as we explore this area.

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Dropping down to the Northeast coast of England, we'll visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, in Northumberland, rich in history and another active pilgrimage site today. En route, we’ll stop at the royal city of Dunfermline, the ancient Celtic capital of Scotland. Dunfermline Abbey was established almost a thousand years ago and became a centre of pilgrimage to St Margaret. Early kings and queens of Scotland were buried here, as was Robert the Bruce, whose tomb we find located on an energy line.

 

We will continue south to Bamburgh Castle, close to our accommodation at Seahouses, in the border county of Northumberland, for two nights.

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Crossing back over the border, we head towards the Royal capital city of Edinburgh, our base for two nights. We will have a guided tour of the unique Knights Templar sanctuary of Rosslyn Chapel with its many mysteries. On our last day of this remarkable journey, you'll enjoy a free day to walk Edinburgh's 'Royal Mile' with time to explore some of the many attractions that this wonderful city has to offer.

On route we visit stone circles, faery glens, an abbey, a royal castle, early saints’ churches, lochs, glens, mountains, islands, and the ocean! Oh, and there's a warm Scottish welcome and maybe some live traditional folk music in local pubs on free evenings.

 

Price Includes

• Collection from & return to Glasgow International Airport 

• All land & ferry transportation 

• 9 nights' accommodation in quality hotels 

• All breakfasts, two lunches & six evening meals 

• All normal admission charges to sacred sites 

• All tour guide fees 

• Gratuities & taxes on accommodation & included meals 

• Third-party liability insurance 

• All rooms have ensuite bathroom facilities, and tour prices are based on sharing a twin/double room. 

A limited number of single rooms are available, for which there will be a single supplement charge as specified on the Prices & Booking page.

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Tour Leaders

Glenn Broughton

Cameron Broughton

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Itinerary

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Day 1 – Tues, Sept 15 

Your group leaders, Cameron & Glenn Broughton, will meet you at Glasgow Airport, and immediately your adventure begins as we travel along the banks of Loch Lomond through the spectacular scenery of
the Trossachs National Park to the ferry terminal in Oban. Your senses will continue to be delighted as you take in the magnificent views on our afternoon ferry from Oban to Craignure on the Isle of Mull, a 45-minute sailing. We’ll be staying in a cosy hotel & spa for three nights in Craignure, overlooking the bay.

You will have time to rest before our welcome dinner at the hotel. (included)

 

Day 2 – Wed, Sept 16

After breakfast, we gather for an orientation meeting before we begin our journey. We will visit Duart Castle, the Ancient Home of Clan Maclean, sitting prominently on the easternmost corner of Mull, overlooking the Sound of Mull. We will learn about the history of the castle and the ancient and honourable Scottish Highland clan.

Lunch at the castle in their tea room (not included)

After lunch, we will visit the otherworldly stone circle at Lochbuie. Here you’ll visit a faery grove and an other-worldly stone circle surrounded by mountains, whose location is idyllic, where we will connect with the Spirits of this land through ceremony.

Dinner at our hotel (included)

 

Day 3 - Thurs, Sept 17 

This morning we have an hour’s scenic drive across Mull to the ferry terminal over to the sacred Isle of Iona. 

Our day on Iona begins at the Nunnery gardens, the sublime and peaceful ruins of a once-thriving spiritual community.   

Close by, St. Columba established a monastery in 563AD that was eventually destroyed by the Vikings. Following these raids, a Benedictine Abbey was established over 800 years ago. Still an active Christian community today, the Abbey is open to visitors and includes the energetic St Columba's cell, beautifully carved tombstones of many kings and chieftains, and a fabulous acoustic quire.

Lunch at St. Columba Hotel (included) 

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We also offer an optional hike up Dun I, the only hill on Iona (weather dependent!). This is a hike as there’s no footpath, so good walking boots/shoes are required! Energy lines converge on the summit, and the Pool of Eternal Youth is located there. We will meditate to connect to our spirit and angelic guides here. 

Iona is on a leyline connecting it to the energies of Callanish stone circle further north in the Hebrides, and the 'Holy Axis' line connected to Lindisfarne, which we can detect by dowsing. 

We catch the return ferry to Mull and return to our hotel in Craignure at the end of a very special day.

Dinner at our hotel (included)

 

Day 4 -  Fri, Sept 18

We catch the ferry from Craignure to Oban, then drive to our palatial hotel in Pitlochry in the Central Highlands, where we will stay for two nights. 

The rest of the day is free for you to explore the historic town of Pitlochry, which has a selection of independent shops, two whiskey distilleries, and many cafes and restaurants. You could also visit Blair Castle, which has been in the same family for seven hundred years. https://atholl-estates.co.uk/blair-castele/

Free-choice dinner (not included in tour price)

 

Day 5 - Sat, Sept 19

We are aware that we are in a place of power, mystery, and magic, where several ley lines cross and the oldest surviving goddess tradition in Scotland is still kept alive by the locals.

We start the day at the sixteenth-century St Mary's church at Grandtully, which has a wonderful ancient painted wooden ceiling and was built on a power centre originally used by the gnostic Culdee church. We then visit the energetic stone circle of Croft Moraig, which is in reality a horseshoe of stones surrounded by a bank and a stone circle, a design that is reminiscent of Stonehenge in England.   

Lunch at a local restaurant in Aberfeldy (included)

Following lunch, we make a pilgrimage to Mt Shiehallion, a quartzite crystal mountain to the north, the protective guardian and source of power, a fairy-mountain and portal into the inner Earth.  Then we'll visit the Fortingall Yew, believed to be the oldest tree in Europe at 5,000 years old. It is the entrance into the magical valley of Glen Lyon and provides us with a living connection to the ancient wisdom of this land, because this tree started its life when the stone circles were being built. 

Dinner at the hotel (included)

 

Day 6 - Sun, Sept 20 

We start the day with another scenic drive to the medieval capital of Scotland, Dunfermline, where we find energy currents coursing through Dunfermline Abbey. We will be happy to show you how to dowse for these energies with rods or a pendulum. The Belinus leyline passes through here, connecting it with many sacred sites further south in England, including Winchester, the medieval capital of England. 

Dunfermline Abbey is one of Scotland’s most important cultural sites, housing the remains of many kings and queens of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce, whose tomb lies under the pulpit.  

Lunch en route (not included)

We head south to the Border County of Northumberland in England, for a scenic drive along the East Coast.

Arriving in Bamburgh, we'll visit Bamburgh Castle, which was built in the 6th century by Ida the Flamebearer, the first Anglo-Saxon king of the area. His grandson, Oswald, was educated at Iona and gifted Lindisfarne to St Aidan, who established a monastic community that became Lindisfarne Priory, the ruins of which we will explore tomorrow. After the Norman Conquest, Bamburgh Castle became the power base on the border with Scotland for the British monarchy. 

Depart for our harbour inn accommodation, just down the road, for two nights.

Free-choice dinner (not included in tour price)

 

Day 7 - Mon,Sept 21

Today, we begin our pilgrimage to the Holy Isle of Lindisfarne, an island off the northeast coast of England in Northumberland and only accessible by a causeway at low tide. Lindisfarne is rich in history, from the 6th century AD, from an early Celtic Christian monastery, to Viking invasions, to being re-established after the Norman Conquest as a priory, and today hosts many spiritual pilgrims who flock to the island each year.

After following in the footsteps of those who have made the pilgrimage before us, we will visit the Lindisfarne Heritage Centre to see and learn of many of the hidden gifts of the island.

We’ll visit Lindisfarne Castle, the Priory, and St Mary the Virgin Church.

Lunch at one of the island cafes (not included) 

Dinner at the hotel (included)

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Day 8 - Tues, Sept 22

This morning, we depart our hotel and head North back into Scotland for a free day in Edinburgh, for you to explore the aspects of the royal city that appeal to you - including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace (home of the Scottish parliament), Arthur's Seat, Mary King’s Close (an underground labyrinth of seventeenth century streets), Scottish National Museum, the Royal Yacht Britannia, the National Museum, shopping on The Royal Mile and more... We'll give you a list of the best places to visit.  ​

We will bring your bags to your hotel in Edinburgh to be delivered to your rooms. You may check into your rooms anytime after three pm. ​

Free choice dinner (not included​ in tour price)

 

Day 9 - Wed, Sept 23

This final day includes guided visits to Rosslyn Chapel and Temple.

Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by The DaVinci Code, is a remarkable building full of secrets, Green Man carvings, and esoteric symbolism that our guide will tell us about. It is like no other chapel or church you have been to before.  Temple was once the main preceptory or headquarters of the famed Knights Templar in Scotland. Today, the ruins of the church have a distinct atmosphere, and Templar markings can be seen, such as skull and crossbones on several gravestones.​

Farewell gathering and dinner (included)

 

Day 10 - Thur, Sept 24 

A two-hour drive to Glasgow Airport for return flights home

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If you're interested in joining us on the Sacred Scotland & the Holy Isles Tour, you may want to consider adding on the 'Orkney's Mysteries Revealed' tour directly before this tour.  

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