Theatre tradition considers it very bad luck to utter the name of the Shakespearian play that features a character named Macbeth, so thespians call it “The Scottish Play.”
The Bard of Avon based his “tragedie” on the very real 11th century King of Scots, named Mac Bethad mac Findláich, who ruled from 1040 to 1057. His grave is on the Isle of Iona in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides.
Besides MacBeth, 47 other Scottish kings, including Duncan and Donald Bane are buried at Iona Abbey.
Known as the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland, the monastery on Iona was founded by Saint Columba, who sailed from Ireland in AD 563 in a small open boat with 12 companions.
The present-day Benedictine Abbey dates back to 1164, and it was reconstructed in the late 19th century. It is one of the most sacred and mystical locations in the world.
Sacred Scotland Tour
Iona is only one of more than a dozen bucket-list experiences waiting for you in our Sacred Scotland tour, September 22 – October 5, 2022. Led by bestselling author and “The UnXplained” expert Kathleen McGowan, it also includes these highlights…
- Rosslyn Chapel, associated with the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail
- The enchanted Fairy Glen in Rosemarkie
- Clava Cairns prehistoric burial site
- Merlin’s Caledonian Forest in the Trossachs National Park
- An Edinburgh Ghost Walk, and much more!
This is traditionally a very popular tour, and we expect it will be sold out again this year, so you would be well advised to reserve your space as soon as possible, as there are now only a few places left.
Follow this link for the complete “Sacred Scotland” itinerary, pricing, and how to register.