In April 2025, we will make our way north here in Scotland on an adventure to visit some of the many 5000 year old standing stones, burial chambers and other historical sites of Orkney.

We will literally be walking in the footsteps of the ancestors as we 'walk awake' amongst the stones, explore the ruins of long-ago settlements, brochs, cathedrals and chapels. This journey includes a stop at Dunrobin Castle on our way north, and at Outlander famous, Clava Cairns on our return to Glasgow. It also features a memorable private storytelling evening at the Orkney Storytelling Center and informative guided tour of Kirkwall for our group, as well as delicious meals and cozy accommodation at the Merkister Hotel. And of course, we will share in our traditional Walking Awake style reflective sessions, music and poetry and surprises along the way.

If the sites of Orkney have been calling you, and you would like to venture there with us, 2025 is the perfect time to reserve your place on our Orkney Odyssey as it will not be included in our Walking Awake 2026 scheduled pilgrimages.

This trip is limited to 12 attendees. Currently, we have

7 reservations available providing a great opportunity to invite a few close friends or family members to join you (and the rest of us!) on this memorable adventure.

Early bird special ends January 1st, 2025.

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*Pictured: The Ring of Brodgar on Orkney

As you may know, we often offer up to two annual Iona pilgrimages however, in 2025, we will only be offering one.

In keeping with tradition, our August 2025 pilgrimage to Iona will begin with a day trip to the Kilmartin Valley with visits to the Iron Age hill fort of Dunaad, time spent amongst burial chambers and standing stones and visiting the newly refurbished Kilmartin Museum after which, we will make our way to the harbor town of Oban, enjoy a delicious meal by the waterside and spend the night at the Muthu Alexander Hotel.

The next day, after our inclusive buffet breakfast at our hotel, as a group we will wend our way via public transport (ferry and bus) to the beloved Isle of Iona where, together, we will share our week 'Walking Awake on Iona'.

New this year is our accommodation at the Argyll Hotel on Iona inclusive of ensuite rooms, delicious breakfasts and gourmet evening meals. 

This pilgrimage is limited to 16 attendees and is now nearly sold out with

ONLY 3 SPACES remaining.

Our early discount special ends January 1st, 2025.

If you have been longing to venture to Iona and haven't yet, or wish to return, we'd love to have you join us in August 2025!

The remaining 3 spots are sure to go quickly so you may wish to secure your place soon.

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*Pictured: View of Iona from the ferry