Sacred Scotland Pilgrimage

September 1-10, 2027

Join us and experience the wild wonder of Scotland.

Learn about the interplay of spirituality and political power throughout Scottish history and its impact on the people they served. Dive deeply into Celtic spirituality and the stories of its oppression, preservation, and current practice. Walk in the footsteps of sinners and saints. Worship in ancient walls and also in the wilderness. Listen for the heartbeat of God in the lives of the past, present, and yet to come.

We will learn the stories of many historically significant people, including Saints Andrew, Columba, Aiden, Cuthbert, Bede, and Margaret, as well as King David I of Scotland, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Alexander Carmichael, and J. Phillip Newell. All these folks had a role in the story of Saint Andrew or the development of Celtic Spirituality.

  • Day 1 -Sept. 1
    We meet in Edinburgh. For early arrivers we will have a schedule of things to do and see as we wait for all to arrive.

    Day 2 - Sept. 2
    We will tour St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral and visit the national Shrine of St. Andrew. We will tour the Edinburgh Castle and especially visit the ancient Chapel of St. Margret. We will tour St. Giles Cathedral and recall the reformations of the church through the last millennia.

    Day 3 - Sept. 3
    We will travel to St Andrews and visit the Cathedral ruins. After a lunch break we will travel to Oban.

    Day 4 - Sept. 4
    We will travel via ferry and bus to the Isle of Iona. After settling in we will attend Worship in the Ancient Iona Abbey.

    Days 5-7 - Sept. 5-7
    We have several days on Iona. We will visit the beach where St. Columba first landed on this Island. We will tour the Abbey he founded and explore the northern shore. We will climb the highest hill on the Island and hear many stories about the lives of the saints who lived, worked, and prayed here. We will hold our own private Eucharistic service as well. It will be a deep dive into the roots of Celtic Christianity.

    Day 8 - Sept. 8
    We will follow the ancient path of pilgrimage to the town of Melrose and visit the Abbey ruins there and the heart of Robert the Bruce.

    Day 9 - Sept. 9
    We will complete our pilgrimage on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. We will visit the medieval abbey ruins and also the ancient church that Aiden built. We will learn about the enduring relationship between Iona and Lindisfarne and how Celtic Spirituality survived the centuries, ending the evening with a dinner together to savor the experiences we had.

    Day 10 - Sep 10
    We will deliver everyone to the Edinburgh Airport or downtown Edinburgh, your choice.

  • Double Occupancy - $3057 per person

    Single Occupancy - $3721 per person (we have a limited number of single rooms available)

    Deposit of $1000 per person is due by January 17, 2027. Remainder of payment is due by May 30, 2027.

  • Cost includes:

    • 9 nights lodging with daily breakfast and most dinners

    • Full-time professional pilgrim guide

    • Air-conditioned private mini coach service

    • All entrances, touring, and transportation as appears on itinerary

    Cost does not include:

    • Airfare

    • 2 dinners in Edinburgh

    • Most lunches

    • Alcohol or other specialty drinks with meals

    • Travel insurance

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