Cairnpapple (The Stonehenge of Scotland)  
North Grave, Cairnpapple

“My experience while on tour left me feeling like I entered a different time and place in some inexplicable way... I thought the tours were exceptional”
Aija Hughes , California
  

I sure was awestruck by your tour. I absolutely loved it. Thank-you. If I can, I would like to come to one of your week tours. I will want to find out more about them. You are a rare and remarkable woman Jackie Melinda Cook, USA

Skeleton outline of tour (This does not cover all aspects.)

This tour centers very much on the significance of stones to protect and delineate the feminine powers inherent in this area. We start by entering a place of immense power historically, dating back several thousand years. It is the archaeological equivalent of Stonehenge in England . The multi-complex structure of Cairnpapple lies nestled within the gently rolling Bathgate Hills. It is without doubt one of Scotland 's important heritage points.

Fechan alias Vigeon, an early Irish Celtic saint is said to have founded the village below the sacred hill, and the valley harbours a crumbling beehive cell.
The refuge stones in the local vicinity were erected by the Knights Hospitallers and are well worth a visit, as is their preceptory remains, which exude an air of peace and safety. The air of sanctuary is perpetuated in the (semi) myth of Arthur's successful battle close by.

Place names, local landmarks such as single standing stones and ancient documents all point toward this area as belonging to a forsaken era of power and positive energy. It is well worth exploring. Many find themselves emotionally stimulated and refreshed and even healed by this concealed corner of Scotland.

 

Jackie Queally +44 (0)131 448 2869

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Rose Line Trail
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Melrose
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Merlin
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