Seven Sacred Sites in the UK

By Kate Everson

A spiritual journey to the UK takes you from the outreaches of the Hebrides in Scotland to ancient chapels, castles in Wales and stone circles in England.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kate Everson
• Release date: Apr 14, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465941336

Kate Everson

I am a Canadian photojournalist interested in topics of spirituality, travel, ancient sites and Celtic history.One of the key elements in my ebooks is nature as I find that a way to connect to the spiritual side of people. Whether fiction or nonfiction, we can all relate to the trees, sun and sky.I also like writing stories about my grandchildren Shannon and Ally who are growing up faster than I can write!

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Seven Sacred Sites in the UK

By Kate Everson

Copyright 2011 Kate Everson

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1: Callanish Stone Circle, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

This stone circle is not easy to get to, but worth the trip. You have to take the ferry, the Caledonian MacBrayne, from the port of Uig on the Isle of Skye and hope for good weather. The Outer Hebrides (Western Isles) have some of the stormiest weather in the UK and sometimes it doesn’t let up for days ... or weeks! But if you’re lucky, you will get some sunny skies and it will make it all worthwhile.

Take the ferry to Tarbert on the Isle of Lewis. The ride only takes an hour and a half and there are two ferries a day (except for Sunday when there are none!). Before taking the road to Callanish (Callanais in Gaelic) take a little side trip to the stone St. Clement’s Church, in Rodel, just south of Tarbert on the Isle of Harris (famous for Harris tweed.) There is an ancient 16th century chapel overlooking