In addition to touring the treasures of Ireland, we will also be visiting the neighboring Celtic land of Scotland, home of Columbia's isle of Iona, and where revival also spread during the last century.

Whether it's a view over misty lochs (lakes) or a dramatic west coast sunset, a glimpse back in time of Edinburgh's Royal Mile or a viewing of the artistic heritage in the National Gallery; Scotland will always be a country of great contrasts possessing a real mysterious quality.

Scotland has been torn apart by religion and internal politics, coveted by a richer and more powerful neighbor and both wooed and punished for 400 years as the vital partner in the power struggles between England, France and Spain. Scotland has risen and fallen through the ages, acquiring romance from tragedy, producing genius out of poverty and demonstrating an irrepressible spirit. Scotland's history comes alive as you explore the country. Picturesque fishing villages, dark and brooding castles, opulent palaces, and classical architecture all provide bookmarks to distinct chapters in Scotland's history. We will tour the countryside, shop in Edinburgh, travel down the "Road to the Isles" and visit several sites of both historical and spiritual significance.

Iona:
The Isle of Iona is an enduring part of Christianity. St. Columba arrived on the island with 12 companions in AD 563 and founded a monastery that was to become the heart of the Scottish Church during it's early years. One of the most important monasteries in early medieval Europe, it was a renowned center of learning and artistic excellence with extensive international contacts. Despite repeated attacks by the Vikings, the monastery and the sanctity of the island survived. The monks on the island preserved all degrees of culture during the medieval times, and single-handedly saved Christianity.

The Hebrides:
Off the west coast of Scotland is a small group of islands called the Hebrides. Between 1949 and 1952 a wide spread revival swept through these islands in answer to the prayers of God's people. Instrumental in this revival was the evangelist Duncan Campbell. He came to the Isle of Lewis to conduct a two-week evangelistic campaign and ended up staying two years. We will be meeting with people who were close to the Revival and will share their stories and insights about this move of God.

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